Encyclopedia · Betulaceae · Betula nigra
TreeCouncil listed
Betula nigra
Black Birch
Betula · Betulaceae
Black Birch (Betula nigra) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 15 m high and 8 m spread, with a conical/columnar/upright canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting bark. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Betula
Family
Betulaceae
Common name
Black Birch
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Betula nigra belongs to the Betula genus within the Betulaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Regular water during heat and extended dry periods
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
15 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Limit use
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Betula nigra observation photograph — GBIF · Anne Parker · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/