CATTON ARBORETUM

Betula nigra

Common name: RiverBirch

Year planted: 2000

Country of origin: North America

Year introduced: Sent to Europe in 1736

Description: In the US it will make a tree of 15 to 24 m tall.. Inhabits low lying ground near to rivers in its native habitat. Yellow brown male catkins up to 8cm long in the spring are followed by glossy green leaves.

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Tree number: 132
Betula nigra (RiverBirch)