River Birch
Common Name: River Birch
Species Name: Betula nigra
Family Name: Betulaceae
Plant Facts | |
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Origin | North America |
Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Susceptibility | Leaf spot, none serious |
ID Characteristics
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 40-foot diameter, 60-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, 1.5-3.5 inches long, 1-2.5 inches wide,
rhombic-ovate, sharp-pointed, serrate
Habitat/Ecology | |
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Soil Preference | Fertile; native to stream banks and swampy bottomlands |
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
Notes | Chlorosis in high pH soils; not drought tolerant |
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