(Betula nigra)
What grows just as well along rivers as it does in your yard? The answer is this beautiful single-stemmed trunk tree. Bronze birch borer beetles won’t appreciate this tree, but you will enjoy its yellow fall color and peeling, colored bark that provides year-round interest. The River Birch is a hardy tree with a large geographical range that adapts well to hot climates. Additionally, its roots do a great job at preventing soil erosion and storing stormwater.
Height and width at maturity: 60’ x 45’
Sun or shade: full sun to partial shade
Soil conditions: tolerant
Moisture tolerance: average to wet
Fall color: yellow
Climate resilience (ability to withstand changing temperatures and precipitation patterns associated with climate change): moderate
Ash replacement? Yes!
For more information, visit Bachman's Plant Database.
Photo credits: Bailey Nurseries, NetPS PlantFinder