River Birch
Betula nigra ‘Dickinson’ Northern Tribute®
In the dead of winter when almost all color has faded away, we can rely on texture to liven up our landscapes. River birch has a gorgeous peeling bark that dazzles in hues of ivory and copper and in fall its dark green leaves change to golden yellow. This particular cultivar is also more adaptable to dry and compacted soil than other river birch selections, allowing for greater versatility.
Conditions: Full sun; moist to average soil
Size: 35′ tall, 30′ spread
Zone: 3 – 9
Wildlife Value: Larval host for 381 species of butterflies and moths in our area; seeds provide food for birds
Photo by F.D. Richards
