River Birch
Betula nigra
This tree has peeling salmon pink bark, tiny springtime yellow-brown male flowers and green female flowers, and diamond shaped glossy green leaves. It is also not attractive to deer.
Plant Type:
Tree
Water Needs:
Average
High
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Height: 40 - 70 ft
Spread: 40 - 60 ft
Duration:
- Perennial
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 8.3 - SE USA Plains
- 8.4 - Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
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