- River Birch
Botanical name: Betula Nigra
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 100 ft in height and 60 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Bloom time: spring
Foliage color: green/yellow
Flower color: yellow/green
Growth rate: 1.5-3 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great shade tree
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: peeling bark
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: dogwood, astilbes, ferns
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
