Native Tree Betula lenta, Birch, sweet #5

Betula nigra Birch - River, #7

Native tree, rain garden tree, fall color

Did you know that there are about 60 species of Birch trees? This is a nice native variety which has a nice "wintergreen" scent when crushed. This tree will grow to 60-70 feet tall in a rounded shape at maturity. Prefers moist soil.

This native birch tree will develop beautiful white bark and great yellow fall color. Truth be told, its not a very long lived tree since it does best in more northern regions and its also susceptible to Bronze birch borer but many still are planted for t