River Birch Clumps
As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along river banks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere. It is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and resistance to birch borer. It has a nice yellow fall color and an attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Clumps have three or more stems. It features a spreading canopy capable of blocking sunlight and adds visual interest and beauty to landscaping. The river birch grows to a height of 40–70' and a spread of 40–60' at maturity. Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. The river birch grows well in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. It will tolerate moderate flooding as well as some drought. Grows best in zone 4-8
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Description
As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along river banks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere. It is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and resistance to birch borer. It has a nice yellow fall color and an attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Clumps have three or more stems. It features a spreading canopy capable of blocking sunlight and adds visual interest and beauty to landscaping. The river birch grows to a height of 40–70' and a spread of 40–60' at maturity. Full sun and partial shade are best for this tree, meaning it prefers a minimum of four hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. The river birch grows well in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils. It will tolerate moderate flooding as well as some drought. Grows best in zone 4-8
