Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigra
ID:
335585

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 982 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334917

Common Names

  • River Birch
  • Red Birch
  • Black Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula americana Buc'hoz [unknown]
  • Betula lanulosa Michx. [unknown]
  • Betula rubra Michx. [unknown]
  • Betula nigra parvifolia Regel [unknown]
  • Betula rupestris Raf. [unknown]

Description

Betula nigra (also called black birch, river birch, water birch, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It has a pyramidal shape with a trunk that is usually reddish-brown in color. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in swamps and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Betula nigra is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a dense, low-growing habit and produces clusters of yellow flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Betula nigra are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula nigra is a deciduous tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°C. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring, and seeds can be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Betula nigra

Betula nigra can be found in wet, swampy areas in the southeastern United States.

Betula nigra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula nigra?

Betula nigra

What is the common name of Betula nigra?

River Birch

What type of plant is Betula nigra?

Deciduous tree

Species in the Betula genus

Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris, Betula apoiensis, Betula aurata, Betula avatshensis, Betula bomiensis, Betula bottnica, Betula caerulea, Betula calcicola, Betula celtiberica, Betula chichibuensis, Betula chinensis, Betula cordifolia, Betula coriaceifolia, Betula corylifolia, Betula costata, Betula cylindrostachya, Betula dahurica, Betula delavayi, Betula dugleana, Betula dutillyi, Betula eastwoodiae, Betula ermanii, Betula falcata, Betula fargesii, Betula glandulosa, Betula globispica, Betula gmelinii, Betula grossa, Betula gynoterminalis, Betula halophila, Betula heptopotamica, Betula honanensis, Betula hornei, Betula humilis, Betula intermedia, Betula jackii, Betula karagandensis, Betula klokovii, Betula kweichowensis, Betula lenta, Betula luminifera, Betula maximowicziana, Betula medwediewii, Betula megrelica, Betula michauxii, Betula microphylla, Betula minor, Betula nana,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

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