*~RIVER BIRCH (Betula nigra)

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River Birch (Betula nigra)

A fast-growing, medium-to-large shade tree native to floodplain forests in southeastern Minnesota.

Details:

  • Size: Grows 50 to 75 feet tall and 35 to 50 feet wide.
  • Bark: Distinctive peeling, papery bark in rich shades of cinnamon, salmon-pink, tan, and ivory.
  • Leaves: Bright green in spring and summer, turning a soft gold in the fall.
  • Lifespan: Typically lives for 50 to 70+ years under good conditions.
  • Native Range: Found naturally along the Mississippi and Root River valleys in the southern part of the state.
  • Hardiness: Thrives in USDA Zones 4 through 9 and tolerates summer heat well.
  • Soil & Moisture: Prefers moist, acidic soils and tolerates wet sites or occasional standing water, though it can suffer from iron chlorosis (yellowing leaves) in high-pH or alkaline soils.
  • Pest Resistance: Highly resistant to the bronze birch borer, which frequently attacks other birch species in urban landscapes.

KEY
* Native to Minnesota
# Salt Tolerant Species
~ Do not plant under power lines

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