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River Birch

Betula Nigra

Family : Betulaceae

Length

17'-32'..................$ 125.00                         

Characteristics

Type

Deciduous

Mature Height

40 to 70 feet

Mature Spread

40 to 60 feet

Growth

Fast

Colors

Foliage

Green

Bloom Time

Spring

Flower

Brown male catkins and smaller, green female catkins

Fruit

Green / brown

Fall Foliage Color

Yellow

Needs / Tolerance

Light need

Full sun to part shade

USDA Hardiness Zones

4 to 9

Watering

Need regular watering

Soil

Acidic, clay, loamy, wet soils

Tolerate

Flooding, deer

Maintenance level

Low

Drainage

Well drained

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