Betula nigra – River Birch

Betula nigra, River Birch is a fast growing medium sized deciduous tree with distinctive bark patterning and vibrant green birch leaves.  White outer layers of bark that peel as the tree matures to reveal salmon-pink inner layers, creating a unique textural tree trunk. Tolerant of damp sites, River Birch is also a useful alternative to Silver birch in dryer zones as it is more drought tolerant. work well planted in copses and groves. Beautiful yellow foliage tones in Autumn. 

6m (W) x 15m (H)

Full sun to part shade