River Birch -

(Betula nigra)

Trees

Other Common Names: Riverbirch
Family: Betulaceae Genus: Betula Species: nigra

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Plant Type: Tree

Temp / Zone: Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained

Water Needs: Average, High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast, Very Fast

Attracts: Songbirds / Birds, Visual Attention, Wildlife

Foliage Color: Medium Green, Yellow

Average Width: 30' to 50'

Average Height: 40' to 50'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Background, Buffer / Screens, Focal Point Specimen, Frame Structure, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Property Value, Provides Shade, Small Groups, Street Tree, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Broad, Conical, Pendulous Branchlets, Rounded, Tall, Upright

Theme Gardens: Bog, Cottage, Japanese

Soil pH: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5

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(Betula nigra)

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