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CITY SLICKER RIVER BIRCH
Betula nigra
'Whit XXV'
PP16573 Plant propagation prohibited
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Root Pouch 5 gallon - 4-5 ft tall
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Multi-stem
Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $170.00 Per Plant In Stock
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 5-6 ft tall
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Single stem
Grown in Root Pouch®.
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5 gallon Potted - 4-5 ft tall
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Root Pouch 5 gallon - 3-4 ft tall
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Multi-stem
Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $170.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 40-70 Feet · Mature Spread: 40-60 Feet
Buy City Slicker River Birch online. A beautifully selected cultivar with good vigor,drought tolerance,and exceptionally white bark. Leaves are dark green in summer and turn yellow-gold in fall. A Carl Whitcomb selection, who is also the breeder of the Whitcomb Crapemyrtles.
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.
CITY SLICKER 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 Habit*
| • | Large Growing |
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 |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
2 review(s) for CITY SLICKER RIVER BIRCH
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CITY SLICKER 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.
Interesting Notes About CITY SLICKER RIVER BIRCH
Peeling bark creates year round interest in the landscape. A good Birch tree for northern states.
Paul - Oct 01, 2013
Pennsylvania (Hardiness Zone: 6)
Excellent trees! I purchased three. After two summers my trees are stunningly beautiful and very healthy. I am using them as specimen trees in my backyard. They are vigorous growers and have been very easy to care for! Enjoy!
LINDA - Jun 15, 2018
Illinois (Hardiness Zone: 5)