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

River Birch Tree

6-12" / 25
$44.00
Sale price  $44.00 Regular price 
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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
Sale price  $44.00 Regular price 
Unit price $1.76 each
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Ship Date: Ships in November 2026

Unit price $1.76 each
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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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