River Birch – Tree Form

River Birch – Tree Form (Betula nigra) brings the same stunning exfoliating bark and graceful character of the River Birch in a classic single-trunk tree form. A native American tree that delivers year-round beauty with its peeling cinnamon, cream, and salmon bark — even in winter when the landscape is bare.

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–70 ft
• Width: 40–60 ft

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Characteristics:

• Striking peeling bark in cinnamon, cream, and salmon tones — year-round interest
• Single-trunk tree form — clean, classic landscape silhouette
• 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:

• Street and boulevard planting
• Specimen or shade tree
• 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.