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Betula nigra 'Select'

Also Known As

  • River Birch Select
  • Select River Birch Clump

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-50'
  • W: 30'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Betula nigra 'Select' plant details

Betula nigra 'Select' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring catkins flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula nigra 'Select'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 40 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: catkins blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, peeling bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula nigra 'Select'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Slender, fast growth. Peeling Bark. Yellow fall color. Regular water

Gardening facts about Betula nigra 'Select' plant

How to Grow Betula nigra 'Select'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • catkins
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 30'-40'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-80'

Width: 25'-40'

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 40'

Width: 20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture
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