River Birch - Betula nigra 5 gallon

A deciduous tree that is common of wet ground and grows to 90 feet high. The bark is reddish brown and peels off in curly thin flakes. The leaves are 1 1/2- 3 1/2 inches long and 1-2 inches wide. Lustrous dark green above and tomentose beneath. Excellent tree for erosion control along waterways with sandy soils. Native to the eastern half of the United States. Also avaialble in 15 gallon containers for $79.50 each.