Tall River Birch tree with white trunk, green leaves by water under blue sky

River Birch Tree

6-12" / 25
$44.00
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Tall River Birch tree with white trunk, green leaves by water under blue sky
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River Birch Tree

$44.00 Unit price $1.76 each
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Ship Date: Ships in November 2026

Quick Facts

Exposure: Full Sun

Height at Maturity: Over 25 Feet

Usage: Landscaping

Shipped As: Bare-root

Planting Zones: 4-9

Product Details

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River Birch trees, also known as red type, black type, or water type, is native to the Southeastern United States. Their leaves are diamond-shaped and double-toothed, turning fat in the fall.

River Birch Trees Have Stunning Gray Bark

Early on, these have silvery gray bark that changes to pink, reddish-brown, or black when the plant matures. Flowers bloom in the spring and winter, and small brown cones appear in the summer. They can grow several trunks.

Hummingbirds Love This Tree 

Its durability makes it easy to create various things, such as flatware, artificial limbs, and toys. It is also a food source for wildlife, such as birds and rodents (who eat its seeds). Deer eat its twigs and foliage, and hummingbirds drink its sap.

The Tree Loves Swampy Areas

These grow in wet environments, hence the name. They're usually found along river and stream banks, meaning they need moist soil. Though they can tolerate drier soil, they do better when damp. Most people with water on their properties surround it with these.

It Is A Amazing Tree For Shade

These trees are also suitable for producing shade. They can be planted as saplings or grown directly from the seed. They are known for their papery and peeling bark. These only require a little care once planted. They can also produce a fruit called "samara," producing about 1 million annual seeds. 

This Tree is an extremely popular deciduous tree. It is a fast-growing species, formally known as river birch, Betula nigra. It can be used as a great shade tree. It is very heat-tolerant and adaptable across many hardiness zones. It handles both drained soil and poorly drained soil wonderfully, making it ideal for erosion control. It produces subtle female catkins and provides nice fall color. It has bright green leaves. While young, it can grow up to 12 feet quickly. Watch out for the bronze birch borer pest. The River Birch Tree is a resilient and versatile landscape addition.

Bare-root River Birch Tree with slender brown trunk and tangled roots

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Cory Warren
A Reliable Performer in Any Yard

I knew right away this River Birch was going to do well—the roots were plump, fresh, and clearly handled with care. After planting, it settled in without hesitation and is now pushing out new leaves faster than expected. Tennessee Wholesale Nursery delivered another winner.

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Wendy Paulson
Watching It Flourish Has Been Great

This River Birch is becoming one of the strongest young trees in my landscape. It arrived in excellent shape and took root easily. Very happy with the purchase.

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Raymond Cross
Packed Securely and Growing Well

The packaging kept the tree perfectly protected during shipping. Once in the ground, it adjusted quickly and began showing signs of growth almost right away.

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Joanna Kirby
Top Notch Bare-Root Tree

I’ve ordered bare-root plants before, but none showed the vitality this one did. It handled planting perfectly and started putting out fresh green leaves within days.

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Sherri Hart
Lovely Shape Emerging Already

Even as a young plant, the natural beauty of its branching pattern is obvious. The bare-root stock arrived hydrated and strong, ready to take off the moment it was planted.

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Neil Cobb
Doing Great in Heavy Clay

My soil is dense clay, but the tree took to it surprisingly well. The root system looked outstanding—no dryness and no weak spots. It’s growing steadily now.

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Janelle Harmon
Very Satisfied With This Tree

It arrived without any damage, and the roots were still moist when unpacked. After planting, it responded almost right away. Truly good bare-root preparation.

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Marcus Steele
Establishing Quickly in My Yard

I needed a fast-establishing tree, and this River Birch is doing exactly that. The roots were long, fresh, and full of life. It’s already showing early signs of leafing.

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Harold Stanley
Adds Character to My Landscape

I’m drawn to trees with interesting bark, and this one fits perfectly. It was shipped in great condition, and it quickly got used to its new spot and started developing nicely.

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Gretchen McKenzie
Great Service and Healthy Tree

Ordering was simple, and the shipment arrived right on time. The roots looked fantastic for a bare-root tree, and new growth appeared almost immediately after planting.

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Felicia Boyd
Lovely Young Tree

Even as a newly planted bare-root specimen, its elegant form is easy to see. Packaging was top-tier, and it’s growing enthusiastically in my yard.

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Frank Gilbert
Far Better Than I Expected

I didn’t expect much, but this River Birch definitely impressed me. It came with sturdy roots and flexible young branches, settling into the soil without any issues.

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Erika Malone
Arrived Fresh and Growing Fast

I’ve purchased trees online before, but none arrived looking this vigorous. The roots were flawless, and once planted, it started pushing out leaves quickly. Wonderful quality.

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Dennis Barrett
Perfect Match for My Damp Yard

Because my yard stays wet after storms, I took a chance on this tree—and I’m glad I did. The bare-root plant arrived in excellent shape and adapted right away.

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Crystal Wheeler
Pleasantly Surprised by the Quality

The moment I unboxed it, I could tell this River Birch was handled with real care. The roots were full and well-hydrated, and it began budding almost immediately after planting. I’m very satisfied.

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Randy
One of my favorite trees for Georgia!

Great purchase from TN Nursery! The tree looks healthy and strong. I can't wait to add it to my tree allee that I am creating. Wonderful Alle tree species.

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George Scott
River Birch tree

A good accent in front lawns. I have one of this in my garden and I accented this below with colorful perennial shrubs.

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Connie green
Good quality fast shipping

I love living in wet places mine thrives near my creek

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Rhonda Watts
River Birch Tree

This is a wonderful addition to our yard.

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Irene Layman
River Birch Tree

This is a wonderful addition to my lawn. Looks great where I planted it.

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Brandon Price
River Birch Tree

These look great planted along the creek in front of the house.

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Cindy Brown
River Birch Tree

This is a wonderful addition to my lawn. Looks great where I planted it.

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Audrey Navarro
Packaged Well

These are packaged very nice, I had no problem with unpackaging them. They were kept up very well.