Size Description: 

2-0 (Height: 24" average, 12" minimum) 

River Birch (Betula nigra)   Zones 4-9

Growth Rate: medium to fast (12-24" or more per year)   Height: 40-70' / Spread: 40-60'

pH Levels: 6.5 or below                                                     Soil: prefers moist soils, acidic, loamy, clay, and sandy                            

Sun: full sun to partial shade                                             Tolerate: many types of soils; moderate flooding, drought  

Fall Color: yellow

Flowering Dates: April-May                                              Seed Dispersal Dates: May-June

Uses: residential and parks, restricted sites, shade tree, provides habitat for wildlife and birds (Spring Warblers), found along rivers and drainages

Note: Adult river birch has peeling bark which exposes the reddish brown inner bark.

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These are bare root seedlings. The roots of some seedlings may be trimmed for ease of planting and packaging purposes. 

The price above is listed per individual seedling. A total price for your seedlings will appear in your cart and at check out. Shipping cost will be calculated during checkout.