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 |