BIRCH, FOX VALLEY®

Fox Valley® Dwarf River Birch

A compact, multi-stem showstopper that brings the beauty of a full-sized river birch to smaller landscapes. The Fox Valley® Dwarf River Birch (Betula nigra 'Little King') is prized for its exfoliating cinnamon-to-cream bark that peels in papery layers year-round — delivering four-season interest even in the depths of winter.

Imagine this gem anchoring a rain garden, lining a patio edge, or standing as a specimen in a courtyard where a standard birch would overwhelm. Its naturally dense, rounded canopy fills in beautifully without heavy pruning, and its glossy green leaves turn a warm golden yellow each fall.

• Mature size: 8–10 ft tall, 8–10 ft wide
• Signature exfoliating bark in shades of cinnamon, cream, and salmon
• Excellent heat and humidity tolerance
• Highly resistant to bronze birch borer
• Ideal for rain gardens, wet areas, and small landscapes
• Full sun to partial shade
• USDA Zones 4–9