Betula River Birch #7

Lore Infusions of the inner bark of river birch was used to treat a variety of ailments by many Native American tribes within its range.
Average Size at Maturity Quickly reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall and wide; 70 ft. tall in ideal conditions.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage and bark.
Design Ideas Excellent tree for very large homesites, parks and open space. A problem solver for low lying sites to wet for many other species. Important component of the wetland wild garden and for re-vegetating disturbed sites along river banks that benefit from extensive root stabilization of eroding banks..
Deciduous/ Evergreen Deciduous
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Garden Style Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic
Growth Habit Conical
Growth Rate Fast
Landscape Use Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Shade Tree, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden
Light Needs Full sun
Soil Needs Tree & Shrub Food
Special Feature Attractive Bark, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Road Salt
Water Needs Moderate