Betula nigra Purple the deciduous leaves are bright

the deciduous leaves are bright green changing to deep golden bronze in autumn

Sweet mock-orange is an old favorite among flowering shrubs

The flowers

upswept habit developing a broadly-vase shaped appearance with age

Betula nigra Purple the deciduous leaves are brightThe River Birch is grown for its red brown shaggy, curling bark becoming black or grey white on older trees, and its abundance of long golden catkins in early spring. Its crown matures to a loose, graceful, round shape. Excellent as a multi stem specimen planted where the details of its bark and catkins can be appreciated. Best in a sheltered, moist to wet position, avoiding frost pockets. Modest yellow autumn colour. A shallow rooting tree