Betula occidentalis (fontinalis)

Betula occidentalis (fontinalis) 

Native Western River Birch with cherry-brown bark. Bark is slow to turn a gray/white color.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: High, Moderate
USDA Zone: 4b
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Soil Texture: Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

40 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

30 feet

Growth Rate

12"+/year

Growth Habit

Upright

Landscape Uses

Erosion Control | Shade | Water Garden

Environmental Features

Native Species | Pollinator Friendly

Tough Sites

Wet Soil

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color

Flower Color