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Betula nigra
River Birch
- » Showy winter bark!
- » Beautiful form and graceful branching
- » Layered bark
- » Green foliage turns yellow in fall
- » Durable
- » Great for erosion control
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:40-60 ft
- Spread:30-40 ft
- Bloom Color: Green Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Beautiful form and graceful branching combine with satiny, silver bark. With some maturity, bark peels to reveal a cinnamon-brown layer that brings a delightful texture to the landscape. Rich, lime green foliage turns yellow in fall. Durable tree with the ability to thrive on moist sites. Great for erosion control.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Betula nigra
Tolerates most soil types. Water well the first year after planting to help establish in the landscape. Little pruning is required except to remove dead, diseased or crossing branches.