{"product_id":"river-birch-live-seedlings-betula-nigra-16-30-inch-native-deciduous-trees-peeling-cinnamon-bark-yellow-fall-color-shade-tree","title":"River Birch Live Seedlings, Betula nigra, 16–30 Inch Native Deciduous Trees, Peeling Cinnamon Bark, Yellow Fall Color, Shade Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch Live Seedlings – 16–30 Inches Tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring beautiful bark, bright fall color, and native wildlife value to your landscape with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This fast-growing North American native is admired for its cinnamon-brown peeling bark, distinctive ragged trunk texture, and brilliant yellow autumn foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch is a versatile landscape tree that works well as a shade tree, ornamental specimen, or planting for stream banks and erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16–30 inch seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 4–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40–60 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast, approximately 3–6 feet per year under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright yellow fall color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cinnamon-brown, peeling bark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown in soilless mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Bark and Fall Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch stands out throughout the year. Its cinnamon-brown bark peels away in layers, creating an attractive, rugged appearance on the trunk and branches. In autumn, its green summer foliage turns a cheerful bright yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch naturally grows along rivers and streams, making it especially well suited to moist locations. It can also grow successfully in drier sites when watered during dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdapts to acidic, sandy, and rocky soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows in full sun to partial sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates heat, flooding, wind, and minor drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater during dry periods, especially while young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch is commonly planted as an ornamental tree throughout USDA Zones 4–9 and is noted for having greater resistance to Bronze Birch Borer than many other birch species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape and Wildlife Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse River Birch as a shade tree, ornamental specimen, or planting along streams and banks to help with erosion control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts abundant seeds ripen in late spring and provide food for grouse, turkeys, and small birds. Deer and elk also browse its foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a planting hole wider than the root system, but no deeper than the roots. The seller recommends a hole approximately the size of a 3-gallon container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix approximately 20% compost into the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the tree and backfill the hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly to settle soil around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn hot, dry climates, mix 1–2 teaspoons of water gel into the planting-hole soil, following the product directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater gel can help retain moisture during establishment. The seller notes that it may last 3–5 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor deer protection, spray new growth with Plantskydd® deer repellent. SoilMoist water gel and Plantskydd are also available in our shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid pruning in winter or spring when sap is running, as River Birch can bleed from pruning cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeedlings ship with leaves during spring and summer. In fall and winter, they ship dormant without leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are grown in soilless mix and inspected for quality before shipment. If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us promptly and include photos of the package and plant so we can help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping is available to most locations. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and locations considered remote may require an additional freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thank you for supporting our nursery!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67487081103601,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_21_bb8ebb35-4e7c-4a76-bf71-e494063e1449.jpg?v=1794340064","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/river-birch-live-seedlings-betula-nigra-16-30-inch-native-deciduous-trees-peeling-cinnamon-bark-yellow-fall-color-shade-tree","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}