All About Birch Tree Care: Types of Birch Trees: River Birch

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Bark

Salmon-colored bark that peels and turns to dark red-brown plates as it ages

Pests

Susceptible to birch leafminer, although attack is generally not severe
Resistant to bronze birch borer
General Comments

Native to the southern United States and along the Mississippi River as far north as St. Paul, MN
Can do well on wet soils although it also grows well on drier soils
Sensitive to alkaline soils with a pH greater than 6.5
A good selection in southern climates (USDA Hardiness Zone 6) although it also does well in cooler climates (Hardiness Zones 4 and 5)

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