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FOX VALLEY® RIVER BIRCH
Betula nigra 'Little King'
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Root Pouch 5 gallon - 3-4 ft tall
(SKU: 16196)
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Single stem
Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $170.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 8-10 Feet · Mature Spread: 9-12 Feet
Buy Fox Valley® River Birch online. This dwarf river birch was selected in Oswego, Illinois based on its eye-catching compact growth habit. Because of the its growth habit, it tends to have a more shrub-like appearance than other types of Birch. It has also proven adaptable to various soil types as well as resistant to pests and diseases. Besides its unique and outstanding growth habit, it also displays attractive salmon-orange and cinnamon red patterns from its exfoliating bark. This trait begins at an early age.
Family: Betulaceae · Common Name: Birch
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
FOX VALLEY® RIVER BIRCH Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | White |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Privacy/Hedge/Living Fence |
| • | Provides Shade |
| • | Under Power Lines |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
3 review(s) for FOX VALLEY® RIVER BIRCH
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FOX VALLEY® RIVER BIRCH Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Betula is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Robert - Apr 13, 2013
Indiana (Hardiness Zone: 5)
I've grown a specimen for 10-11 years in a bit of a damp spot in my garden. A super plant,probably 12' by 12', with fantastic, exfoliating bark. No problems.
Lynn - Jul 01, 2013
Warwick, New York (Hardiness Zone: 5)
Beautiful little plant - the perfect item for smaller spaces, arrived in perfect condition, transplanted like a dream.
AmyInNH - Aug 13, 2015
Brookline, New Hampshire (Hardiness Zone: 5)
What a beauty this is. Shot out of the ground and reached 12 ft in about 3 years. Still growing. Not bothered by snow, dry spells or heat. Has been completely trouble free. As wide as it is tall.