River Birch

Scientific Name
Betula nigra
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Strongly peeling bark in shades of cream, cinnamon brown and red brown; yellow fall color.

Culture

Full sun or partial shade; best in soils that are moist but well drained with a slightly acid pH; can tolerate sites that are wet from time to time; does not respond well to drought.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
40.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
70.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Oval to rounded, usually multi-trunked

Native Regions, Text

United States (southern Illinois)

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
River Birch form
picID
3478
Image
River Birch bark
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3479
Image
Bark of 'Heritage', a cultivar of River Birch
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3480
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
181