River Birch At Night

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I planted a River Birch to provide shade and privacy on my front porch. It's sparse leaves provide a screen without being overbearing in density. This River Birch is a beauty with its 3 upright trunks, all strong and equal. Looking forward to watching this grow.


I'm a baking and gardening enthusiast. I make silly movies that will never be relevant but pleases me all the same. I tend to say things that make people look at me like "whaaaaa?" I get it from my mother and she gets it from her father. Tradition is nice.

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