River Birch – Double Stem

River Birch – Double Stem (Betula nigra) offers the best of both worlds — the elegant simplicity of a tree form with the added visual interest of two trunks. The paired stems showcase the River Birch’s signature exfoliating bark in cinnamon, cream, and salmon, creating a striking year-round focal point in any landscape.

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–70 ft
• Width: 40–60 ft

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Characteristics:

• Stunning peeling bark in cinnamon, cream, and salmon tones — year-round interest
• Two-stem form — more visual impact than a single trunk, more refined than a full clump
• Native to the eastern United States — excellent ecological value
• Tolerates wet, poorly drained soils better than most trees
• Fast growth rate
• Golden-yellow fall foliage
• More resistant to bronze birch borer than white birch species

Ideal For:

• Specimen or focal point planting
• Entryway and courtyard plantings
• Streambanks, rain gardens, and wet areas
• Residential and commercial landscapes

Important Information:

• Professional installation available
• Installation scheduled with our team after checkout
• Installation available within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, Kentucky
• Orders fulfilled on scheduled pickup dates
• Inventory is constantly changing and may be unavailable

Each order is carefully selected and held to our quality standards before reaching you.