River Birch
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- Betula nigra
- North American Native
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Pairs well with
Peeling, cinnamon-colored bark provides year-round textural interest and landscape character. This fast-growing native tree is highly resistant to borers and thrives in wet soils where others fail.
Size at Maturity
Height 40'- 60' Spread 30'- 40'
Growing Zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F
Light Requirements
Full sun to part sun- at least 4 hours direct sun per day
Host Plant For
Tiger Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, Compton Tortoiseshell, Birch Dagger Moth, Luna Moth
Wildlife Benefits
Native Range
AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV
Special Conditions
Seasons of Interest
How to Plant
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