River birch tolerates full sun and partial shade, but the best fall color appears in trees grown in full sun. These native trees prefer moist soil with an acid or neutral pH.

In this edition of ID That Tree, meet River Birch. As its name implies, it is often found near waterways and in moist soil areas across the state of Indiana. It can be multi-stemmed, often in ...

If you're looking for fast-growing trees that will thrive in damp soil (cue: muddy yard, around water features, or rain garden) and your area's hot summer, look no further than river birch (Betula ...

River Birch Attractive peeling bark and yellow fall color make this birch a good choice for large yards. It's prettiest when grown as a clump with several trunks. Just be aware it can be messy ...

It is hardy in zones 2-7. Yellow birch can reach a height of 60-75 feet and a width of 50-75 feet at maturity. Birch trees are widely known for their bark.

Each week, the Intro to Trees of Indiana web series will offer a sneak peek at one species from the This week, we introduce River Birch or Betula nigra, which is also known as red birch. As its name ...