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Black birch is a handsome native deciduous tree valued for its glossy bark, graceful form, and spicy wintergreen scent in its twigs. It makes an excellent long-term shade tree for larger landscapes and naturalized plantings. Gardeners also appreciate its wildlife value and strong adaptation to eastern North American woodland conditions.
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