Black Birch,River Birch. Conical tree with shaggy, red-brown bark when young. Diamond-shaped, glossy, green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Max Height 18m. Max Spread 12m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Betula nigra
Conical tree with shaggy, red-brown bark when young. Diamond-shaped, glossy, green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Betula |
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Species | nigra |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Black Birch, River Birch |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 18m |
Family | Betulaceae |
Spread | 12m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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