 | River Birch (Betula nigra). Medium, deciduous, North American treeDescription: Exfoliating reddish-brown bark that reveals smooth, pale inner bark; green female and brown male catkins in spring; 2-3" glossy green leaves turn yellow in fallHabit: Grows up to 70' high as a single trunk tree or closer to 50' as a multi-trunked specimen; fast-growing; more heat-tolerant than other birchesCulture: Prefers full sun to partial shade and medium to wet soilsHardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4Native to streambanks,... - River Birch (Betula nigra). |
