Taxon

Betula nigra

 
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Betula nigra - River Birch
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Common name: River Birch
Family: Betulaceae (Birch Family)
Distribution: North America
Hardiness: 4a
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: River birch is a medium-sized tree growing 40 to 70 feet tall and 40 to 60 feet wide. In its native habitat, river birch occurs in full to part sun in floodplains and along streams. It can be grown as a single or multi-stemmed tree and is prized for its papery peeling bark and golden-yellow fall color.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Living Collections Management System

Locations

  • 1: Meinders • Accession: 2015-552/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 2: Meinders • Accession: 2015-553/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 3: Meinders • Accession: 2015-554/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 4: Meinders • Accession: 2015-555/1 • Provenance: Garden
  • 5: Meinders • Accession: 2015-556/1 • Provenance: Garden
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