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    Shade Tree·Poolside/Water-Tolerant

    River Birch

    Betula nigra

    SC NativeLow Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Part Shade
    Water NeedsModerate to High
    Soil PreferencesMoist to wet, acidic
    Mature Size40-70' H x 25-35' W

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorSpring; Yellowish-brown catkins
    Fall ColorYellow
    Wildlife ValueBirds

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UseRain gardens, stream banks, specimen tree

    Special Features

    Exfoliating bark, native, tolerates wet soil

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