River Birch (clumped)
Betula nigra
Valued as a fast-growing tree with an attractive exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark and striking yellow fall foliage. It is borer-resistant and heat-tolerant. Excellent specimen tree in the landscape. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 30’ – 80’ ( approx. height at delivery 5’-6’ feet)
Spread: 40’ – 60’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: April
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average to wet
Attracts: Birds, wildlife, pollinators. Host plant for Mourning Cloak and Duskywing butterflies.
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Ferns, Coral Bells, Astilbe and Bee Balm
Second Photo by Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Betula nigra
Valued as a fast-growing tree with an attractive exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark and striking yellow fall foliage. It is borer-resistant and heat-tolerant. Excellent specimen tree in the landscape. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 30’ – 80’ ( approx. height at delivery 5’-6’ feet)
Spread: 40’ – 60’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: April
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average to wet
Attracts: Birds, wildlife, pollinators. Host plant for Mourning Cloak and Duskywing butterflies.
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Ferns, Coral Bells, Astilbe and Bee Balm
Second Photo by Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Betula nigra
Valued as a fast-growing tree with an attractive exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark and striking yellow fall foliage. It is borer-resistant and heat-tolerant. Excellent specimen tree in the landscape. Northeastern U.S. Native.
Height: 30’ – 80’ ( approx. height at delivery 5’-6’ feet)
Spread: 40’ – 60’
Pot size: 3 gal
Bloom time: April
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Average to wet
Attracts: Birds, wildlife, pollinators. Host plant for Mourning Cloak and Duskywing butterflies.
Deer Resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Ferns, Coral Bells, Astilbe and Bee Balm
Second Photo by Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center