Peter Knippel Nursery

4590 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON, K1T 3W6
Tel: (613) 822-0383
knippel@rogers.com
Hours of Operation:

Open Most Weekdays 9am to 3:30pm

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Plant  Guide

Plant Guide

River Birch

Latin Name: Betula nigra

Description: Tall ornamental specimen suitable for estates, parks, golf courses and other large areas. Ideal for areas which are wet for the Spring portion of the year, yet may be quite dry during Summer and Fall. Noted for its unique bark characteristics.

Zone: 4

Height: 13 m

Spread: 10 m

Shape: Oval

Sun or Shade: SUN

Foliage: Dark green

Fall Colour: Yellow

Flower Colour: Catkin



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