River Birch
Betula nigra
» Zone: 4-8
» Height: 40-50'
» Spread: 30-40'
» Sunlight: Full sun
» Shape: Oval
» Foliage: Dark green
» Fall Foliage: Golden yellow
Description:
This river bottom native also does well on upland soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, it has nice yellow fall color, and attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Clumps have three or more stems.