River birch can handle urban heat better than any other species in New England. Dark yellow (sometimes pink-tinged) bark begins to peel in the tree's 4th or 5th year. Despite serving as a host plant for many insects, this species is not affected by bronze birch borer.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Urban Environment |
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Compaction Tolerant |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Naturalize |
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Rain Garden |
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Specimen |
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Massing |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage |
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