River Birch – Betula nigra

Description:

As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along river banks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.

• Provides brilliant yellow fall color
• Develops a cinnamon-colored bark that curls and peels (once mature)
• Is the most borer-resistant birch