Betula nigra minor

River Birch, Black Birch

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 20' to 30' / 6.00m to 9.20m
Spread 25' to 30' / 7.60m to 9.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive