‘Fox Valley’ Dwarf River Birch – Betula Nigra – Over the years many people have admired the beautiful cinnamon color peeling bark of the River Birch. Handsome as both a single stem, or clump, this Minnesota native has been a staple of beautiful landscapes.
One difficulty with normal River Birch has been that they are sometimes too large for smaller areas of our landscapes. Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch solves this problem with a mature size rating of 12′ tall by 12′ wide. Fox Valley sports an interesting bark similar to regular River Birch, can handle damp soils, and can be used as a focal point around which to artfully group shrubs and perennials.
The ‘Fox Valley’ Dwarf River Birch prefers neutral to acidic soils, and with just a bit of supplemental watering, can prosper in upland soil. Check out this new and interesting birch for small spaces.
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