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River Birch - Betula nigra |
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FAMILY - Betulaceae CULTURE - Part shade FLOWER - Inconspicuous FOLIAGE - Green above, whitish beneath, 1-3 inches long, serrated alternate FORM - Upright and open FRUIT - Brown samara in late spring GROWTH RATE - Moderate HARDINESS - Hardy throughout state MOISTURE - High PRUNING - None SIZE - Grows 15-30 feet tall, spread 15-25 feet SOIL - Medium drainage, medium fertility TEXTURE - Medium USE - Specimen VARIETIES - 'Heritage' - whitish bark with deep green leaves |
