Betula nigra - Little King Fox Valley

Scientific Name:

Betula nigra

Cultivar:

Little King Fox Valley

Common Name:

River Birch

Form:

  • Upright oval
    Upright oval

Hardiness:

4a [-25 to -30]

Mature height:

15

Crown spread:

15

Soil Volume:

10

Planting Area:

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Tolerances

Drought:

Moderate

Poor Drainage:

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil:

Intolerant

Salt:

Moderate

Air Pollution:

Tolerant

Shade:

Moderate

Invasive Species:

No

Limitations:

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure making it susceptible to breakage during ice or snow accumulation and strong winds.

  • Tree should be planted only during the spring.

Features of Interest:

  • Species has notable winter interest
    Species has notable winter interest
  • Species is inherent and original to New England
    Species is inherent and original to New England
  • Species can be planted underneath power lines (<25 ft. in height)
    Species can be planted underneath power lines (<25 ft. in height)

Additional Information:

Exfoliating bark. Develops chlorosis in high pH. Leaf spot in wet years. Most adaptable birch. Small form.

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