River Birch

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.