Common Name: River Birch Latin Name: Betula nigra Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moist Tolerances: Poorly drained sites Attributes: Texas native Features: Attractive pinkish peeling bark. Comments: Works well as multiple trunk specimen. Prefers moist sites like streambanks. Problems: Susceptible to ice damage. Firewise: Yes

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