River Birch

Graceful, airy tree provides delightful dappled shade. Fabulous exfoliating bark provides interest year-round. Use as a landscape specimen or accent. A nice complement to dogwood and ligularia. Leaves turn vibrant yellow in fall. Vigorous and tolerant of wet, poorly drained soils.
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Common name
River Birch
Botanical name
Betula nigra
Zone
USDA 4 - 8
Bloom time
No Bloom
Light
part sun
Height
30-40' (10-13 m)
Habit
clumping
Water
daily
Feed
in spring
Maintenance
spray light horticultural oil to kill insect eggs
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