Betula nigra Fox Valley®
Fox Valley® is a deciduous, low-branched, intermediate river birch selection with a uniform broad-pyramidal to broad-rounded habit. No catkins or seed are produced. This plant was chosen for the Chicagoland Grows® Plant Collection because it has a novel habit and beautiful garden silhouette. It is an excellent alternative to other intermediate-sized ornamental trees in the trade. Useful as a specimen in limited space applications where the species would be unsuitable. Neat, compact habit lends itself to low
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Fox Valley river birch -
Botanical Name
Betula nigra 'Little King' -
Origin
Selected by Jim King of King Nursery, Oswego, Illinois.
Cultural Details
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Size
8-10' tall by 10' wide -
Hardiness Zone
4-9 -
Light
Full sun -
Soil
Adaptable to a variety of conditions -
Moisture
Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils -
Disease & Pests
Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer -
Landscape Use
Specimen, borders, hedges, urban gardens -
Propagation
Softwood Cuttings