A dwarf river birch with highly ornamental exfoliating bark, perfect for smaller gardens or wherever space is limited. Excellent pest and disease resistance, and heat tolerance. Ideal in minimal-care landscapes, where the compact, low-branching form works as an accent or in groups to create a natural hedge or screen. Deciduous.
| Plant Type |
Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing |
360 in |
| Water Needs |
Average, High |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics |
Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
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| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
Betula nigra 'Little King' FOX VALLEY (River Birch) | River Birch 'Little King', River Birch 'Fox Valley' || A dwarf river birch with highly ornamental exfoliating bark, perfect for smaller gardens or wherever space is limited. Excellent pest and disease resistance, and heat tolerance. Ideal in minimal-care landscapes, where the compact, low-branching form works as an accent or in groups to create a natural hedge or screen. Deciduous.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained, Poorly Drained,
Plant of Merit, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Beds and Borders, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens