Betula nigra, River birch (R004) Pre-Bonsai
Species description: Betula nigra are deciduous trees also known as river or black birch and are the only birch species capable of growing in both warm and cold climates. Just like all birches, river birches develop a unique and beautiful flaking bark with age. This species has small leaves that especially lend well to bonsai. In the fall, the leaves reliably turn a golden yellow. The species is prone to some branch dieback, however can be mitigated with regular fertilization and pruning- keeping the vascular system active.
Specimen description: This river birch has been trained to be a double trunk. The tree has a graceful slant with respect to its nebari. The nebari is nearly perfect with roots emanating in every direction. The tree has a few branches low on the trunk that were being used to thicken the base. the future artist should remove these when it begins growing this season. This tree ships dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
USDA zones: 3-9
Light requirements: Full sun, river birch are a pioneer species
Watering requirements: Heavy watering required, river birch are one of the highest water mobility deciduous species and quickly suffer if allowed to dry out
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
Species description: Betula nigra are deciduous trees also known as river or black birch and are the only birch species capable of growing in both warm and cold climates. Just like all birches, river birches develop a unique and beautiful flaking bark with age. This species has small leaves that especially lend well to bonsai. In the fall, the leaves reliably turn a golden yellow. The species is prone to some branch dieback, however can be mitigated with regular fertilization and pruning- keeping the vascular system active.
Specimen description: This river birch has been trained to be a double trunk. The tree has a graceful slant with respect to its nebari. The nebari is nearly perfect with roots emanating in every direction. The tree has a few branches low on the trunk that were being used to thicken the base. the future artist should remove these when it begins growing this season. This tree ships dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
USDA zones: 3-9
Light requirements: Full sun, river birch are a pioneer species
Watering requirements: Heavy watering required, river birch are one of the highest water mobility deciduous species and quickly suffer if allowed to dry out
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab
Species description: Betula nigra are deciduous trees also known as river or black birch and are the only birch species capable of growing in both warm and cold climates. Just like all birches, river birches develop a unique and beautiful flaking bark with age. This species has small leaves that especially lend well to bonsai. In the fall, the leaves reliably turn a golden yellow. The species is prone to some branch dieback, however can be mitigated with regular fertilization and pruning- keeping the vascular system active.
Specimen description: This river birch has been trained to be a double trunk. The tree has a graceful slant with respect to its nebari. The nebari is nearly perfect with roots emanating in every direction. The tree has a few branches low on the trunk that were being used to thicken the base. the future artist should remove these when it begins growing this season. This tree ships dormant. Oregon and Washington state customers, please read our shipping policies.
USDA zones: 3-9
Light requirements: Full sun, river birch are a pioneer species
Watering requirements: Heavy watering required, river birch are one of the highest water mobility deciduous species and quickly suffer if allowed to dry out
*For additional care, visit our Care Sheets tab