River Birch
Betula nigra
💧 Watering
Every 1–2 weeks, prefers moist conditions
☀️ Light
Full sun to partial shade
💦 Humidity
Average to high
🌡️ Temperature
20–90°F (-7–32°C)
Soil
Moist, well-draining acidic soil
✨ Fertilizing
Once in spring
🪴 Repotting
N/A — grown in landscape
About River Birch
Beautiful native tree with peeling cinnamon and cream bark that provides exceptional year-round interest.
Care tips
- Exfoliating bark is most colorful on young stems
- More heat tolerant than other birches
- Plant in multiples for best effect