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Betula nigra River Birch Betula nigra is a large, deciduous tree with the potential for growing to 25m tall with a wide, ovoid crown and gracefully arching branches. It is probably best known for the beautiful pink-brown bark which exfoliates to reveal a creamy white underneath and gives a fantastic display all year round. The leaves are ovate, with a serrated margin, typical of the Betula genus. Along with attractive yellow catkins, they emerge a vibrant lime green, heralding the start of spring, and darken as the season progresses. River birch also has a good autumn colour in shades of buttery yellow. Native to the swamps and river banks of NE America, Betula nigra grows well on wet ground. It will grow well in full sun and once established, is one of the few Birches that can tolerate heat extremely well. Betula nigra is available from Deepdale Trees as a standard or as a multistem. The multistem form shows off the brilliant bark to particularly good effect. Beautiful, peeling bark provides year round interest Plant Profile Name: Betula nigra Common Name: River Birch Family: Betulaceae Height: 20-25m Demands: Nutritious soil, moist soil in full sun Foliage: Diamond shaped leaves, bright green in spring, yellow in autumn Flower: Yellow catkins in early spring just before the leaves emerge Bark: The most appealing feature, cinnamon coloured peeling in curly strips to reveal oranges and creams underneath. Bright green foliage emerging in spring Deepdale Trees Ltd., Tithe Farm, Hatley Road, Potton, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DX. Tel: 01767 26 26 36 www.deepdale-trees.co.uk Betula nigra River Birch cinnamon coloured peeling in curly strips The sap has a sweet flavour and has been used to make beer and vinegar 30-35cm girth field grown specimens Attractive bark provides winter interest Foliage of River birch 5-6m multistem Betula nigra grown in airpot container Golden autumn colours of River birch Deepdale Trees Ltd., Tithe Farm, Hatley Road, Potton, Sandy, Beds. SG19 2DX. Tel: 01767 26 26 36 www.deepdale-trees.co.uk.

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