The River Birch (Betula nigra) that shades the front of the property is flowering.

[richrollgardener@toot.wales]

The River Birch (Betula nigra) that shades the front of the property is flowering. The tree is monoecious; separate male & female flowers are on the same plants & this one is quite prolific. Clouds of pollen will soon be engulfing everything & later on, this tree will be dropping MILLIONS of seeds. I've lost track of how many I've propagated & given away over the years. The Gold Finches love to snack on these seeds.
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