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Birch, River - - Betula nigra



Zones 4 - 9 Ornamental Tree 40' - 70' High 40' - 60' Spread
Medium to Fast Growth Full Sun Various Soils Oval Shape






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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. Prune only when dormant and not when sap is flowing. Grows to 40' to 70', 40'-60' spread. (zones 4-9)