River Birch Bonsai Tree Care
The River Birch Bonsai Tree, scientific name Betula nigra, native to United States. Often found along streams and in wet bottomland areas.
Additional Information
Scientific name: Betula nigra
Family: Betulaceae
Common Names: River Birch
Origin: Native to the eastern United States from New Hampshire west to southern Minnesota, and south to northern Florida and east Texas.
Appearance: It is a vigorous deciduous tree with salmon-pink to reddish brown bark.
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Outdoors.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
Water Requirements: Prefers moist, acidic soils.
Hardiness: Grows best in the USDA Zones 4-9.
Propagation: By seeds and cuttings.