River Birch (Betula nigra) 3 GAL
Fall Species
This Species is typically available during our Fall Sale Preorders in August, and/or the in-person Fall Sale Mid-September through Mid-October at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
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This species is not available this year. We hope to see it next Fall!
A.k.a. paperbark birch. One of the most adaptable and southerly of the birches, it hosts the mourning cloak butterfly and two spectacular moths: the io and promethea! Prefers moist soil containing some loam and tolerates poor drainage. It’s naturally peel-y bark can be somewhat paler than the oft-seen cultivars, but is otherwise comparable.
Pollination: 2+ individuals likely needed.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Adaptable
Height: 40’-90’
Width: 40’-70’
Bloom Color: -
Bloom Time: Apr-May
Fruit: Small winged seeds mature late spring-early summer.
Fall Color: Yellow
Root Type: Branching
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts the mourning cloak butterflies, many moths including the io and promethea, as well as beetles, leafhoppers, and smaller insects. A few birds are known to eat the seeds, including chickadee and purple finches. Commonly browsed by deer, rabbit, and beaver.
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