River Birch (Betula Nigra) is a beautiful deciduous tree with unique bark that has the ability to grow in dry to wet locations. River Birch is a very popular tree that is used in both landscaping and land restoration. It is a Native plant to the East Coast of the United States from Florida to Maine and as far west as Minnesota. River Birch comes in single stem or multi-stem (clump) varieties.
Growth Rate
- Medium to fast, 12″ to 24″ per year
Mature Height
- 25 – 35 Ft in height and 15 Ft in width
Sun Preference
- Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Requirements
- The river birch grows well in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. It will tolerate moderate flooding as well as some drought.
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