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| Identification |
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Genus
Betula
Species
nigra
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
river birch
Family
BETULACEAE
Specimen number
S14065
Data source
CrscntBlm;Allergy p258;HtZn p84
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Betula nigra is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Midwest and Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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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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