River Birch
Size: 3-4’
Soil Moisture: Moist
(Betula nigra) As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.
Native to Michigan, white tailed deer browse river birch. A variety of bird species, including ruffed grouse and wild turkey, as well as small mammals consume the seeds, which mature in late spring. It provides nesting sites for waterfowl, as well as cover for many animals.
The river birch grows to a height of 40–70' and a spread of 40–60' at maturity and prefers full sun.
Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Bark: RHal4D - River Birch - https://www.flickr.com/photos/25964354@N07/3890892940/
Leaf: Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org - https://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5423998
Size: 3-4’
Soil Moisture: Moist
(Betula nigra) As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.
Native to Michigan, white tailed deer browse river birch. A variety of bird species, including ruffed grouse and wild turkey, as well as small mammals consume the seeds, which mature in late spring. It provides nesting sites for waterfowl, as well as cover for many animals.
The river birch grows to a height of 40–70' and a spread of 40–60' at maturity and prefers full sun.
Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Bark: RHal4D - River Birch - https://www.flickr.com/photos/25964354@N07/3890892940/
Leaf: Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org - https://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5423998
Size: 3-4’
Soil Moisture: Moist
(Betula nigra) As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.
Native to Michigan, white tailed deer browse river birch. A variety of bird species, including ruffed grouse and wild turkey, as well as small mammals consume the seeds, which mature in late spring. It provides nesting sites for waterfowl, as well as cover for many animals.
The river birch grows to a height of 40–70' and a spread of 40–60' at maturity and prefers full sun.
Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Bark: RHal4D - River Birch - https://www.flickr.com/photos/25964354@N07/3890892940/
Leaf: Franklin Bonner, USFS (ret.), Bugwood.org - https://www.forestryimages.org/browse/detail.cfm?imgnum=5423998