River Birch

Betula occidentalis

Also known as: Water Birch

Plant Category: trees

Light Conditions:

Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Moist

Chinook Exposure:

Full Exposure

Size:

18 - 20' T & 10' W

Bloom Period:

June - July

Bloom Colour:

Small Green Catkins

Growth Habit:

Multi-stemmed upright growth

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wright Nursery

Seed Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Plug Price: $6.25

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This tree is narrow and upright with a small footprint. Dark, bronzy red bark in wintertime, its younger twigs show a fine texture and red colour, and afford a delicate, dappled shade. Bright yellow fall colour gives great four-season interest. The catkins attract native birds. This birch can handle a wet site but is not required for success.

Found in Nature: Alongside streams and lakeshores.

Distribution: Sourced from along the Bow River, from Calgary to Exshaw.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.