Audubon Native River Birch – #3 Container 2-3 Feet

Description

The National Audubon Society presents a new line of native plants and trees that helps birds and wildlife thrive in your area! Well-known Audubon® Native River Birch (Betula nigra) always carries wonderful visual interest! The peeling exfoliating bark of this native works beautifully with modern, rustic and contemporary styles.

Quickly becoming a multi-stemmed native shade tree, its silky, smooth, light-tan bark that peels and exfoliates, it’s the perfect foil to the airy, breezy foliage that glows fresh, light green. Female catkins stand up on the ends of the branches in spring, and the autumn male catkins dangle delicately downwards, for a truly unique texture.

Birds nibble the buds and catkins, while insectivorous birds feast and feed their hungry chicks on the many larvae that rely on Birch as host plants! River Birch transforms again when the Fall Color of the branches and the leaves turn butter-yellow and lights up the autumn landscape.

Planting and Application:

There is nothing prettier than a meandering stand of River Birch near a water feature. For a natural grouping, plant loose clusters of 3 or 5 to create a stand that wildlife will flock to and will bump curb appeal big time.

Birch are incredible, long-lived, fast-growing windbreaks. Don’t forget to include some in your shelterbelts in front of larger evergreen trees. They are a fantastic choice for water’s edges and where the gutters drain. Because this tree can tolerate moist soils, it should be considered for Rain Gardens.

• Deciduous, Fast-Growing Pyramidal Growth
• Glossy Green Leaves
• Host Plant – 400-Plus Species of Moth u0026amp; Butterfly
• Specimen, Screening, Natural Groups, Shelterbelts, u0026amp; Rain Gardens
• Feeds Chickadees, Titmice, Tanagers, Cardinals, Crossbills, Sparrows u0026amp; Siskins

ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant River Birch in either full sun or partial shade Once established they are tough and rugged! Wait to Prune your River Birch tree until after leaves appear in spring because the sap is rising before then.

• Full Sun u0026amp; Partial Shade
• Rarely Bothered by Deer
• Can Grow in Moist Soils
• Most Adaptable u0026amp; Heat Tolerant
• Bronze Birch Borer Resistant

Audubon® Native River Birch are beautiful native specimens with a world of benefits for you and your wildlife! Order these four-season wonders today at NatureHills.com!

Audubon® Plant Information

Bird-Friendly native trees and plants provide food and shelter for local and migrating birds, as well as other wildlife. By purchasing and planting native flora, you will support Audubon’s conservation mission and impact, while helping birds and wildlife thrive!

• Grown Without Neonicotinoids
• Audubon® is Licensed u0026amp; Registered to the National Audubon Society
• May Not Be Available in Non-Native Regions, States or Countries – Check Here
• Audubon® Native Plants u0026amp; Trees are Exclusively Grown by Bower u0026amp; Branch