Betula nigra Purple Armenia and adjacent areas of

Armenia and adjacent areas of Russia

A small tree which naturally forms a surprisingly uniform

Sweet mock-orange is an old favorite among flowering shrubs

It has a narrow conical habit with slightly up-swept branches

Its crown has an attractive

Betula nigra Purple Armenia and adjacent areas ofThe 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