Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – 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