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Betula nigra
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Red birch; river birch
Family: Betulaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 150 to 270 (days)
Temperature:
Precipitation: 31 to 50 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -22° (F)
Soil pH: 4 to 6
Soil Texture/Type: Medium, fine
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Found in the southeast quarter of the US and up the Mississippi River to Minnesota.
Diseases:
Pythium, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Environ. - ornamental, Material - wood, Environ. - erosion control
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
North America
 
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