A native, Pyramidal, oval shape clump tree with cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark. Prefers moist soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer. Susceptible to birch leaf miner, but can be easily controlled by spraying. Clump form.

Scientific Name: Betula nigra
Zone: 4
Light: Sun to Light Shade
Height: 40-60'
Width: 30-40'
New Shape: Oval
Foliage: Dark green
Flower: Catkins
Fruit: Nutlet
Fall Color: Yellow