River Birch Tree

Betula Nigra

From £40.00

River Birch Tree (Betula Nigra). The main feature of this small to medium sized spreading tree is its interesting peeling bark. This builds up on the stem and main branches in soft curling layers of pink, orange, grey and brown. The other great advantage of this species is its tolerance of wet soil and seasonal flooding. It makes an ideal pond or river-side tree.

Buying Options

Features

Mature Height

Mature Height

15 metres
Soil Types

Soil Types

Loamy, Silty

Full Description

River Birch often develop multiple stems which increases the attractiveness of the shaggy bark. As an ornamental tree it also has bright green 10cm pointed, toothed leaves and long yellow clusters of catkins in early spring. It will coppice freely and has a spreading root system that will check erosion. It is hardy to -29¡C, and will seldom blow down.

In the landscape this is a close-up feature rather than something that is particularly striking from a distance. The first plant in Britain arrived in 1726. It comes from the eastern states of the USA, from Massachusetts to Florida. The range continues along the Gulf of Mexico and into Texas, but the southern provenances are less likely to thrive in Britain.

Delivery

Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.

If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).

Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.

We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.

Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)

Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.00.

Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.00 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.

England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges

  • Orders up to £75 – £15 + VAT
  • £76 – £200 – £22 + VAT
  • £201 – £300 – £30 + VAT
  • £301 – £500 – £40 + VAT
  • £501 – £1000 – £45 + VAT
  • Over £1000 – £50 + VAT

Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges

  • Orders up to £75.99 – £20 + VAT
  • £76 – £150.99 – £28.40 + VAT
  • £151 – £300.99 – £38 + VAT
  • £301 – £500.99 – £50 + VAT
  • £501 – £1000.99 – £56 + VAT
  • Over £1001 – £62 + VAT

Click and Collect

Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK

Potted

Size (cm)Qty 1-10  
90/120PG£40.00