Dec 15, 2025 · River birch (Betula nigra) has exfoliating bark in layers of browns, grays and creams. Find growing info and garden-friendly cultivars here.

The bark of young river birch trees is reddish-brown with a papery appearance. The bark peels away year-round, and the inner bark varies in hue from light to dark. The papery bark layers …

One of River Birch’s most distinctive features is its bark. Young bark peels in thin, curling layers, revealing shades of salmon-pink, tan, or reddish-brown. Older bark becomes darker and more …

Feb 21, 2025 · The most stunning feature of the river birch is bark that peels back in thin layers (also known as exfoliates) to reveal a salmon-colored inner bark. When the tree drops its …

Jul 10, 2023 · The river birch (Betula nigra) is a fast-growing deciduous shade tree, usually multi-stemmed, with beautiful exfoliating white bark that peels back to reveal a salmon-red inner …

It is one of the better fast-growing shade trees, valued as a landscape tree for the colorful exfoliating (peeling) bark which is particularly noticeable in the winter.

Jul 29, 2025 · It also functions well for erosion control in wetter sites. Selecting plants for areas with standing water is a unique challenge for many in Wisconsin. River Birch is certainly on …

River birch (Betula nigra) is a fast-growing, shade tree native to the Mississippi River flood plain in southeastern Minnesota. It is popular for its ornamental peeling bark. As a landscape plant, it …

River birches are well-known for their peeling, scaly bark. The tree has two layers: an inner and an outer layer of bark. The inner layer of bark, known as cambium, continues to grow and is …

River birch (Betula nigra) is the most widely adapted of all the birches and grows throughout South Carolina. It is hardy in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. River birch’s widespread …