Betula nigra is a large, rapidly-growing, fine-textured, highly symmetrical shade tree for dry or wet sites. The peach-colored exfoliating bark is highly attractive, especially in winter.
Tree | |
Betula | |
Birch | |
Zone 4 | |
4-6+ hours | |
Clay, Moist, Sandy | |
Shade or lawn tree | |
Focal groupings | |
30-40' | |
30-40' | |
Rapid | |
Pyramidal, Rounded | |
Plant-tone | |
Yellow | |
Branching, Structure | |
Yes | |
Juniperus, Viburnum, Grasses, Cotinus |