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Betula nigra

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Betula nigra, commonly known as River Birch, is a large, deciduous tree that will grow almost anywhere. It grows rapidly with a pyramidal habit when young and tends to broaden out with age, eventually reaching 15 m tall and 8 m wide. The foliage emerges mid-green in spring and remains this way before developing yellow tones in autumn and falling. Betula nigra is well suited to growing as a specimen in parks and large gardens, for planting beside water features such as ponds and streams, growing as a screen or for shelter on heavier soils, or using in riparian plantings.

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The average plant height is 260 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:15.00 m
Spread:8.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Coastal, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asRiver Birch, Betula nigra, Betula nigra River Birch, Betula nigra Birch Tree, Betula River Birch, Birch Nigra, Nigra Birch, Betula nigra For Sale, Betula nigra Tree

Betula nigra Details

Betula nigra, commonly known as River Birch, is a large, deciduous tree that will grow almost anywhere. It grows rapidly with a pyramidal habit when young and tends to broaden out with age, eventually reaching 15 m tall and 8 m wide. The foliage emerges mid-green in spring and remains this way until autumn. As autumn progresses the leaves develop yellow tones before falling. This tree grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site though will also grow well on poorly drained soils. It is tolerant of dry periods, cool climates, frost, humid environments, and moderate wind. Betula nigra is well suited to growing as a specimen in parks and large gardens, for planting beside water features such as ponds and streams, growing as a screen or for shelter on heavier soils, or using in riparian plantings.

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