Fox Valley® Dwarf River Birch
Betula nigra 'Little King'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BET-ew-luh NY-gruh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Betula nigra 'Little King' reportedly does not produce catkins (flowers) as most birch trees do. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage and bark. |
| Design Ideas | Plant this highly useful small, broad tree where a miniature form of this widely popular landscape tree is desired. Situate where the highly textured bark character can be viewed, exhibiting colorful patterns of cinnamon-red and pale salmon on trunks and main branches. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Thrives in deep, loamy, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil amended with sand or gravel, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 10
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