The birch trees in this photo appear to have been infested with bronze birch borer, as indicated by the dead upper branches where larvae have disrupted the flow of water and nutrients.

Concerned residents near a NoDa neighborhood noticed that a nearly 100-year-old tree had been taken down last week. Although it might have been believed to be a result of nearby development at first, ...

'In the fall, when temperatures are cool, the best action to take is to prune back birch limbs, especially those showing signs of birch borer damage', advises Emma Grace Crumbley. 'Pruning the trees ...