Betula nigra ~ River Birch size-15-g Prairie Dropseed

Prairie Dropseed

It is highly regarded for its elegant

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A tidy plant that self-cleans and has no fall color

Betula nigra ~ River Birch size-15-g Prairie DropseedRiver Birch is a popular fast growing native deciduous tree with attractive salmon pink to reddish brown bark that exfoliates to reveal lighter inner bark. Its dark green leathery double toothed leaves turn buttery yellow in fall. Grows best in rich, moist acidic soils. River Birch is resistant to bronze birch borer. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 30 60 Spread: 40 60 Spacing: 50 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 7 Culture: Full Sun,