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How much does a river birch tree cost?
Price List for River Birch Tree Size Ships Price 4-5′ 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $16.95 5-6′ 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $29.95 6-7′ 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $49.95 7-8′ (1 – 1.25″ caliper) 12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022 $79.95.
Where should I plant a river birch tree?
Choose a planting site that receives full to partial sun, preferably in the morning hours. River birch needs cool, moist soil. Afternoon shade helps maintain cooler soil, so a site on the east or north of a house or building works best.
Are river birch fast-growing?
This tree grows at a medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13″ to more than 24″ per year.
Is a river birch a good shade tree?
River birch, Betula nigra, has graceful form and attractive bark. It is one of the very best fast-growing shade trees, valued as a landscape tree for the colorful exfoliating bark which is particularly noticeable in the winter.
When should I plant a river birch tree?
The best time to plant birch trees is in the spring or fall, when the soil is moist and temperatures are cool. If planting in the fall, allow at least four to six weeks before the ground freezes to give the roots enough time to become established (see What to Plant in Your Fall Garden).
What is the life expectancy of a river birch tree?
Any pruning should be done during dormancy, and not when the sap is flowing. This native birch grows at a medium to fast rate with a lifespan up to 75 years.
Which birch tree is best?
Award-winning Betula ermanii ‘Grayswood Hill’ is a particularly desirable birch with peeling, luminescent creamy-white bark tinted orange with pinkish lenticels (bumpy lines). Vigorous and fast growing, this medium-sized deciduous tree has an open, slender habit and bears oval, glossy, rich green leaves, 4 in.
Do river birch trees have invasive roots?
The roots of River Birch are far reaching but are non-invasive. Roots of River Birch spread into a 4- to the 8-inch thick mat-like structure primarily near the soil surface in order to absorb the rainwater from the soil.
Are river birch trees messy?
This tree is very messy, with small branches and leaves being a problem all year long. The roots are massive and very dense near the surface, starving peripheral plants of nutrients and water and choking their roots.
How far should I plant a river birch from my house?
Site river birches at least 20 feet away from houses or power lines where local utility companies will need to trim the tree canopy. River birch roots seek out water and will take advantage of any cracks in an old water line, so avoid planting too close to sewer pipes (which often run through front yards).
Do river birch trees fall easily?
Betula species such as river birch trees (Betula nigra) are among the best selections for fall foliage specimens.
Do deer eat river birch trees?
The River Birch tree is loved for its shade and tolerance to not only deer, but poor soils, various sunlight exposures, and divergent water offerings. The River Birch has lovely cinnamon-colored bark and produces rich green leaves in summer.
Do birds like river birch trees?
The river birch also attracts wildlife, as birds eat its seeds and deer enjoy munching on twigs and foliage. Ruby-throated hummingbirds find the sap a tasty treat. Native Americans also found value in the tree’s sap as they boiled it to make a sweetener, much like maple syrup.
How hardy are river birch trees?
River birch trees (Betula nigra) are hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. They are more heat tolerant than most of their birch relatives, making them a good choice in many parts of the southern U.S. They grow naturally in wet environments along river and stream banks, so they are used to very moist soil.
Do birds like river birch?
The River Birch is another of our Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year for 2016. The seeds of a river birch will attract a variety of birds – nuthatches, chickadees, titmice, sparrows, towhees, tanagers, grosbeaks, cardinals and finches – in May and June. Songbirds also munch on the flower buds.
How long does it take for a river birch tree to grow?
Plant a river birch tree in spring or fall when the soil is moist and the temperatures are cool. This is a fast-growing tree that averages about 36 inches of growth per year. Dwarf varieties may grow a bit slower, taking 10 years or so to reach 10 feet. River birches are not particularly long-lived trees, however.
Do river birch trees need to be staked?
Ideally, a tree, including a birch tree, should not be staked. Over time, it can make it weaker and unable to stand on its own, especially during difficult weather conditions. However, sometimes staking is in order, such as when young trees are planted in areas of high winds or are top-heavy.
Can you over water a river birch?
The facts: You can NEVER over water a River Birch! No matter what you think, during the summer months, you are most likely not watering enough. If you see the leaves on your Birch, begin to turn yellow, water water water!Jul 17, 2020.
