River Birch

Betula nigra

Size: 3, 5 & 7 Gallon Availability

Tree
Max size: 80’ tall x 40’ wide

Very Moist, Occasional Moist, Moist to Dry
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sun/ Part Shade
Used for soil erosion. Great for river banks and wet to moist sites. Food and shelter for birds and squirrels.

Larval host for Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa) and Dreamy Duskywing (Erynnis icelus) butterflies.