The River Birch Bonsai Tree, scientific name Betula nigra, native to United States. Often found along streams and in wet bottomland areas.
Additional Information
Scientific name: Betula nigra
Family: Betulaceae
Common Names: River Birch
Origin: Native to the eastern United States from New Hampshire west to southern Minnesota, and south to northern Florida and east Texas.
Appearance: It is a vigorous deciduous tree with salmon-pink to reddish brown bark.
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Outdoors.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
Water Requirements: Prefers moist, acidic soils.
Hardiness: Grows best in the USDA Zones 4-9.
Propagation: By seeds and cuttings.