{"product_id":"river-birch-10-12-feet","title":"Clump River Birch -10\/12 feet","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg font-[500] first:mt-0\" id=\"river-birch-betula-nigra--shopify-listing\"\u003eRiver Birch (Betula nigra) \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiver Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, native deciduous tree prized for its striking, exfoliating bark in shades of salmon-pink, cinnamon, and reddish-brown, which peels away to reveal lighter inner bark. This unique bark provides year-round visual interest, especially in winter. The tree’s lush, leathery green leaves create a dense canopy for excellent summer shade and turn buttery yellow in fall.\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRiver Birch is highly adaptable, thriving in wet or poorly drained soils but also tolerating drier sites once established. It is resistant to bronze birch borer and generally low maintenance, making it ideal for specimen planting, rain gardens, naturalized areas, and erosion control along streams or ponds.\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRiver Birch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeciduous shade tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40–70 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30–60 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpright, pyramidal when young; rounded crown with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOvate, serrated, dark green leaves; buttery yellow in fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExfoliating in salmon-pink, cinnamon, and brown tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil; tolerates clay, sand, and wet soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to high; thrives in wet conditions but drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSDA 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow; prune in late winter to remove damaged or crossing branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistances:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResistant to bronze birch borer, tolerant of wet soils, generally pest and disease resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttracts birds, pollinators, and supports beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShade tree, specimen, rain garden, erosion control, naturalized areas, wetland restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eWater regularly during establishment; mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003ePrune in late winter or after leaf drop to maintain shape and remove dead wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eTest soil pH every few years; add a soil acidifier if needed to maintain acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eAvoid planting near pavement or structures, as roots can spread widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunter Brook Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662902018121,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4074\/4521\/files\/df412f63-f0bb-5c0f-ae45-3765a8427f5b.jpg?v=1745597591","url":"https:\/\/7ca70g-0n.myshopify.com\/products\/river-birch-10-12-feet","provider":"Hunter Brook Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}