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Betula River Birch

$149.99 / 6-7'


Item # 08074

An image of Betula River Birch 6-7'
6-7' 2" 10-12'

Botanical: Betula nigra
Common: Clump River Birch
Extended Features: • Height 50’ x 35’ Spread • Fast growing tree. Grows to 20’ high x 15’ wide in 5-7 years. Large green leaves turn stunning red/orange in fall. Great shape for summer shade. Smooth silver-gray bark.
How To Maintain: Feed in March and November with Treetone. Re-mulch in November and June. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7'. Spray with Horticultural Oil insecticide in March.
Usage: Attract accent, border, or mass planting
Plant In: Full sun, moist, well drained
Interest: White bark
Pruning: Limb-up side branches to 6-7' Keep off suckers
Full Size: 40' x 30'
Spacing: 35'
Habit: Broadly pyramidal deciduous tree
Growth: Fast
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: -30 to -20 deg. F
Water Use: Keep moist
Leaf: Light green, glossy leaves
Seasonal: Yellow to gold foliage in fall