Description
Betula nigra / Multistem River Birch
Planting Points: A large and beautiful tree prized for its highly textural, colorful, and peeling bark. Multi-trunked trees form a more irregular crown and are considered the superior growth habit for this species. This versatile, highly heat tolerant tree thrives in riparian settings with high water tables and problematic low wet soils yet adapts to mild drought when established.
Siting This Tree: The mature size must be considered for this tree as well as the moisture level. The river birch can handle poor drainage and especially when juvenile requires heavy watering until established. With this tree known to have a spread as big as it is tall open areas with tons of sun are preferred. Perfect with a low area, prone to flooding where much else but weeds will grow.
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