River birch (Betula nigra) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: river birch, red birch or black birch.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: river birch, red birch, black birch
Scientific name: Betula nigra
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant River birch (Betula nigra) – Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing River birch (Betula nigra) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
