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Birch, River

Betula nigra

The cinnamon-colored, exfoliating bark of the River Birch is spectacular in the winter. Lustrous, medium-green leaves. Most borer resistant birch. Tolerant of both wet soils and dry summers. Avoid very alkaline soils. Grows to 40' to 70', 40'-60' spread.(zones 4-9)

Can't Ship To: AK, AZ, CA, HI

Tree Type: Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees

 Item #  Mem / Reg Price*  Shipping Height  Qty.
 1015  $5.98 / $9.00  3' - 4' What does this mean?  
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GROWING REQUIREMENTS
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Type: Acidic, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained, Wet, Wide Range, Clay

SPECIFICATIONS
Shipping Height:  3' - 4' Mature Height:  40' - 70'
Growth Rate:  Medium to Fast Mature Spread:  40' - 60'

HARDINESS ZONE(S): 4 - 9
This tree can be expected to grow in the temperature extremes of the zones shown in color in this arborday.org hardiness zone map.



IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to lengthy inspection times, we are unable to ship trees to AK, AZ, CA, HI or territories.
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