Cherry birch is a common name for the Betula lenta tree, known for its dark bark that resembles the skin of a cherry. However, there are several other names for this tree, including sweet birch, black birch, and mahogany birch. The sweet birch name comes from its bark, which smells sweet and reminiscent of wintergreen when the tree is cut. Meanwhile, black birch was named due to the tree's dark bark color, while mahogany birch is a reference to the tree's use in making furniture. Regardless of the name, the cherry birch is a beautiful and useful tree that adds color and shade to many landscapes and gardens.