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Red Birch (Betula nigra)
Red Birch (Betula nigra)
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Red Birch (Betula nigra), also known as River Birch, is an eastern North American tree with reddish brown to cinnamon bark that peels in papery sheets. It is native to streambanks and wetlands and is especially tolerant of wet ground.
The tree provides shade, helps stabilize soil in wet areas, and offers food and habitat for wildlife.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 4
Mature Size: 40 to 70 ft tall and 40 to 60 ft wide
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Cold hardinessZone 4 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 4 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada