27,613 observationsLeast Concern
river birch
Betula nigra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Betulaceae ›Genus: Betula
About
Betula nigra (black birch, river birch, water birch) is a species of birch native to the Eastern United States from New Hampshire west to southern Minnesota, and south to northern Florida and west to Texas. It is one of the few heat-tolerant birches in a family of mostly cold-weather trees which do not thrive in USDA Zone 6 and up. B. nigra commonly occurs in flood plains and/or swamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of river birch is Betula nigra.
- river birch belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- river birch belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- river birch belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- river birch belongs to the order Fagales.
- river birch belongs to the family Betulaceae.
- river birch belongs to the genus Betula.