River Birch
Common Name: River Birch
Species Name: Betula nigra
Family Name: Betulaceae
Examples of River Birch Betula nigra
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Leaf spot, none serious |
ID Characteristics
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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 | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Fertile; native to stream banks and swampy bottomlands |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Chlorosis in high pH soils; not drought tolerant |