River Birch

Betula nigra

Mature Size:  40 to 70 feet in height, 1½ to 2½ feet in diameter

The River Birch is native to floodplains and riverbanks. This tree grows from 40 to 70 feet in height, and its growth rate is 1½ to 3 ft. per year. It is known for its peeling, cinnamon-colored bark, and tolerance of heat and wet soils.  It has a high production of seeds to feed birds and wildlife.

Fun Facts:

  • Most heat-tolerant of the birch species
  • Bark provides year-round interest

For more information: https://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/factsheet.cfm?ID=13

River Birch

Photo credits to: Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment

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