S. Decker
River Birch 3g
Regular price
$35.00
Betula nigra
Height: 30-70'
Width: 40-60'
Bloom/Fruit: gold catkins
Fun Facts: Sap can be fermented to make birch beer. Host plant for Mourning Cloak and Dreamy Duskywing butterflies.
Good to Know: River birch does not appreciate soil pH above 6.5 and will often show yellowing of leaves. Drought will cause leaf drop. While river birch grows quickly, it is not a long-lived tree, typically having a 75 year lifespan.
3 gallon container