River Birch

Betula nigra

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 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

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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

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