Birch, River, Clump

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Choose a well-draining site with full to partial sun.
- Dig a hole as deep and twice as wide as the root ball.
- Plant at the same depth as the nursery.
- Water thoroughly after planting.

Watering:
- Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
- Water deeply and infrequently.
- Apply mulch for moisture retention.

Fertilizing:
- Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid over-fertilization.

Pruning:
- Remove dead or damaged branches.
- Lightly prune in late winter.

Mulching:
- Apply organic mulch to conserve moisture.
- Keep mulch away from the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Apply controls as needed.
- Maintain garden cleanliness.

Landscape Use:
- Ideal for shade and naturalizing landscapes.
- Known for its beautiful exfoliating bark.

Tree Description:

Size and Shape:
- Medium-sized deciduous tree with a multi-trunk growth habit, reaching 40-70 feet in height.

Leaves:
- Bright green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Bark:
- Exfoliating bark with shades of salmon, cream, and cinnamon.

Flowers:
- Inconspicuous male and female flowers in spring.

Fruit:
- Small, brown, cone-like fruiting structures.

Hardiness:
- Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Cultural Care:
- Plant in well-draining soil with full to partial sun.
- Keep soil consistently moist and use mulch.
- Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Prune as needed.

Landscape Use:
- Ideal for naturalized landscapes and shade in gardens.