Common Name
River Birch
Scientific Name
Betula nigra
Cultivar
'Little King' Fox Valley ®
Hardiness Zone
4a [-25 to -30]
Tolerances
Drought
Moderate
Poor Drainage
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
Intolerant
Salt
Moderate
Shade
Moderate
Air Pollution
Tolerant
Soil Volume
10
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Winter Interest
Native to Vermont
Under Power Lines
Form
Upright oval
Mature Height
15 feet
Crown Spread
15 feet
Limitations
- Weak wood and/or branch structure
- Problems with excessive sucker growth
Additional Information
Exfoliating bark. Develops chlorosis in high pH. Leaf spot in wet years. Most adaptable birch. Small form.