Botanical	Betula nigra
Common Name	river birch
Height	40-70'
Spacing	40-60'
Hardiness	4-9
Exposure	Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage	Medium to dark green
Flower	Brown & green
Bloomtime	Spring

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring. Soak roots for 3-6 hours before planting. 1. Dig a hole two times wider than the root spread and just as deep as the root system. 2. Set the tree in place so the crown (where the root meets the stem) is level or slightly above the soil surface. 3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to aphids, leaf miner, and iron chlorosis in high pH soils.