Betula nigra
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Betula nigra

river birch

  family betulaceae 
  genus betula 

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Identification
Genus  Betula Species  nigra Variety  Cultivar  Common names  river birch Family  BETULACEAE Specimen number  S14065 Data source  CrscntBlm;Allergy p258;HtZn p84
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  40' - 100' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Loam Acceptable soil pH  Soil pH 05-06 USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-03 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Homebase Compost  no Size at acquisition  5 gallon Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Betula nigra can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. River birch needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is loamy. Full sun is needed for this species to do its best. It likes moist soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen  Light Hay fever season  Feb 01 - Jun 30 Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  Although this plant is freely wind-pollinated, it shouldn't pose too much difficulty to the hay fever susceptible. February to June is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Betula nigra is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Midwest and Eastern US.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Betula nigra is a woody perennial. Leaves: River birch has finely toothed leaves. Bark: This plant has peeling gray bark.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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