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Size Description:
2-0 (Height: 24" average, 12" minimum)
River Birch (Betula nigra) Zones 3-9
Growth Rate: fast (24" or more per year)
Height: 40-70' / Spread: 40-60'
pH Levels: 6.5 or below
Soil: prefers moist, well-drained; tolerates acidic, loamy, clay, or sandy
Sun: full sun to partial shade
Tolerate: many types of soils; moderate flooding, drought
Fall Color: yellow
Seed Dispersal Dates: May-June
Flowering Dates: April-May
Note: Adult river birch has peeling bark which exposes the reddish-brown inner bark.
Uses: found along rivers and drainages, residential and parks; erosion control; shade tree, provides habitat for wildlife and birds (Spring Warblers); used for firewood and some wood products
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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.
