Betula nigra
(River Birch)
Betula nigra is a tall tree with a wide rounded crown. It is probably best known for the beautiful pink-brown peeling bark which gives a fantastic display all year round, however, it also has a good yellow autumn colour and attractive yellow catkins in spring.
Native to the swamps and river banks of North East America , it grows well on wet ground in full sun, and can tolerate heat extremely well.
Betula nigra is available from Deepdale Trees as a standard or as a multistem. The multistems form shows off the brilliant bark to particularly good effect.
Plant Profile
Name: Betula nigra
Common Name: River Birch
Family: Betulaceae
Height: 15-20m
Bark: Pink-Brown, peeling
Leaves: Diamond shaped, Shiny green
Flower: Yellow catkins in April
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Fruit: Inconspicuous
Betula nigra (River birch) - Beautiful Peeling Bark
Betula nigra Leaf Shape
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25-30cm girth Standard |
6-7m Multistems in Airpot |
20-25cm girth Standard |
