Betula nigra City Slicker®

Scientific Name: Betula nigra 'Whit XXV'

Also Known As

Betula nigra 'City Slicker'
City Slicker® River Birch

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'-70'
W: 20'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Betula nigra City Slicker® plant details

Betula nigra City Slicker® is a broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula nigra City Slicker®

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 40 FT - 70 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula nigra City Slicker®

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delightful anytime of the year, this medium (30-40') tree has exceptional creamy-white exfoliating bark which develops at an early age and deep, dark-green foliage that turns a beautiful golden yellow in the fall; this may be the perfect tree for tough spots as it is very vigorous and also drought tolerant. S/M-W 'Whit XXV' PP#16573

By: Forestfarm

NATIVE. Betula nigra River Birch 'Whit XXV' 'City Slicker' 40' - 70' Deciduous Shade Tree. Finally there is a white birch for the south! This is a particularly beautiful cultivar of river birch which and a farm favorite. 'City Slicker' River Birch is a new variety which shows extremely white bark as it matures. It is a cultivar with good vigor, drought tolerance and the classic, peeling bark of a river birch. The leaves of 'City Slicker' are dark green during the summer and turn yellow gold in fall. Canopy will develop an oval to rounded form. 'City Slicker' is said to be borer resistant. Low maintenance, medium to fast growing tree. Prefers a moist soil but will tolerate periods of drying out. Sun to light shade.