Outdoor Greenery

Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

River Birch (8 of 11)

More pest resistant than other birches
Plant in full sun to light shade
Plant in dry to wet soil; tolerates clay; prune in fall as needed
Height: 50-60 feet Width: 30-40 feet
Hardy in zones 4-9:
Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to salt; may suffer limb breakage in heavy ice or snow.
Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to salt; may suffer limb breakage in heavy ice or snow.
Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may suffer limb breakage in heavy ice or snow.
Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; may suffer limb breakage in heavy ice or snow.
Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.