Oak Summit Nursery
Red Birch (Betula nigra)
Red Birch (Betula nigra)
Fall 2026 plant sale
Fall plant ordering opens September 15. Shipping begins in October 2026.
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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
Fall 2026 plant sale
Plants are sold seasonally after nursery stock is counted. Fall ordering opens September 15 and shipping begins in October 2026. Add a reminder and we will email when this listing opens.
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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.
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