River Birch are versatile trees that can tolerate wet conditions and, once established, dry conditions as well. Peeling bark create winter interest and an upright growth habit lends itself to narrow locations where other trees would not work.

Dura Heat River Birch – Betula nigra ‘Dura Heat’

Size (w x h): 30′ x 40′

Seasonal Interest: Peeling bark provides winter interest

Shape: Pyramidal

Exposure: Full sun

Comments: Very heat resistant, gives a very dense appearance

Zone Hardiness: 5

Heritage River Birch – Betula nigra ‘Heritage’

Size (w x h): 30′ x 40′

Seasonal Interest: Peeling bark provides winter interest

Shape: Pyramidal

Exposure: Full sun

Comments: Pealing bark tends to be lighter color than the species

Zone Hardiness: 4

River Birch – Betula nigra

Size (w x h): 30′ x 40′

Seasonal Interest: Peeling bark provides winter interest

Shape: Pyramidal

Exposure: Full sun

Comments: Can be a single stem or multi-stem tree

Zone Hardiness: 4

Royal Frost River Birch – Betula nigra ‘Royal Frost’

Size (w x h): 25 x 40′

Seasonal Interest: Purple bronze foliage in summer with multi-colored fall foliage

Shape: Pyramidal

Exposure: Full sun

Comments: Strong central leader rather than a multi-stemmed tree

Zone Hardiness: 4

Summer Cascade River Birch – Betula nigra ‘Summer Cascade’

Size (w x h): 20′ x 15′

Seasonal Interest: Yellow fall color

Shape: Weeping

Exposure: Full sun

Comments: Surprisingly fast growing and exfoliating bark

Zone Hardiness: 5