River birch

River birch winter

Overview

Scientific NameBetula nigra
Common NameRiver birch
FamilyBetulaceae
Year Planted1965
Average Tree SizeMedium
Growth RateFast
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained, Wet Soil
Native RangeNorth America
Hardiness Zone4 to 9
Season of InterestEarly Winter, Mid Winter, Late Winter, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
Supported WildlifeGame Birds, Insect Pollinators, Small Mammals, Songbirds

River birch Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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