Betula nigra ‘Little King’ (Fox Valley®)

(Fox Valley River Birch)


Size Price
25-GALLON $399.99

Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Little King’, sold as FOX VALLEY, is a dense, compact, deciduous, multi-stemmed cultivar with an irregular crown which typically grows to only 10′ tall with a 12′ spread. It features orangish to brownish bark which exfoliates at an early age to reveal a somewhat lighter shaded brownish inner bark. Leathery, diamond-shaped, dark green leaves (1.5-3.5″ long) with doubly toothed margins turn a respectable yellow in fall.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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Description

Easily grown average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. River birch is perhaps the most culturally adaptable and heat tolerant of the birches. Prefers moist, acidic, fertile soils including semi-aquatic conditions, but also tolerates drier soils. Consider using soaker hoses and bark mulches to keep the root zones cool and moist. Adapts well to heavy clay soils and will tolerate poor drainage. Avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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