Taylor County Land Conservation
River Birch
River Birch
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Betula nigra
Mature Height: 40-60 feet, but can grow up to 90 ft.
Mature Spread: 35-70 feet
Hardiness: Zones 3-8
Soil: Prefers acidic, moist, well drained soil; also wet and clay soils
Light: Does best in full sun
Growth Rate: Fast
Additional Information: Relatively long lived and the most trouble-free birch. Satiny, silver bark peels to reveal a cinnamon-brown trunk. Seeds feed grouse, turkey and small birds. Waterfowl use its cover for nesting sites. Excellent for erosion control, landscaping, or for shade. Host plant for mourning cloak butterfly caterpillars. Once established, can tolerate dry seasons.
Estimated Seedling Size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
