Betula nigra 'Little King'

 River Birch

 Bloom Period: 

None

Light:

Sun – Part Shade

Water:

Wet

Size:

Height 8 – 10’  Width 9 – 12’

Zone:

4 – 9

Patent:

None

Leathery, dark green, diamond-shaped leaves turn golden yellow in fall; brownish-orange bark peels away to show lighter inner bark, providing winter interest. Quickly grows into a a low-branched, compact form with an irregular but dense crown. Very adaptable; deer resistant. Also known as Betula nigra 'Fox Valley.'