Botanical Overview
River’s Birch (Betula nigra Riversii) is a multi-stem pyramidal suited to wholesale landscape projects.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 40–70 ft tall × 30–50 ft wide
- Hardiness Zone: 4–9
- Form: Multi-stem pyramidal
Environmental Requirements
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
- Moisture: Average; avoid waterlogged soil
Seasonal Interest
- Flowering: Spring Catkins
- Fall Colour: Yellow
- Fruit / Cones: None
- Seasonal Notes: Peeling bark, heat-tolerant birch
Landscape Uses
General landscape use
Additional Notes
- Wildlife Value: Low to Moderate
- Native Range: North America
Availability
Supplied by Uxbridge Nurseries as wholesale nursery stock. Contact us for current availability and quotes.
