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Exposurepartial shade
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Betula nigra
River Birch
Flower Color
Description
Fast-growing, deciduous tree to 18m tall, with a conical habit and shaggy bark, peeling in layers at first pinkish-orange then brown, or almost blackish or grey-white and ridged on old trees and diamond-shaped, glossy green leaves turn yellow in autumn; yellow-brown male catkins to 8cm long in early spring
Mature Height
18m
Mature Spread
10m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
deciduous
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15L8283J | H: 180cm | €89.64 |
| 15L8283K | H: 180cm | €84.81 |
| H: 110cm8283P | H: 110cm | €20.63 |
| H: 110cm8283Q | H: 110cm | €20.10 |
| H: 60cm8283T | H: 60cm | €6.63 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.