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River Birch

Betula nigra

Growing conditions

  • Sun to Part Shade to Shade

  • Grows 70+ ft tall and 40+ ft wide

  • Moist Soil

Characteristics

  • Unique papery bark

  • Attracts birds and squirrels

  • Host for the Luna moth

  • Good for stream beds and wet areas

  • Will tolerate some flooding as well as drought

River birch tree at Heartwood Nursery, Felton, PA
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