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Betula nigra Fox Valley®

A unique, dwarf selection with an amazing silhouette.

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

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Fox Valley river birch
  • Botanical Name:
    Betula nigra 'Little King'
  • Type:
    Tree
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Tree

U.S. NATIVE

YES
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    Adaptable to a variety of conditions
  • Moisture:
    Prefers moist, slightly acidic soils
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-9
  • Size:
    8-10' tall by 10' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer

What Makes Me Special?

Want a river birch, but don;t think you have enough room? Fox Valley is for you. It is the cutest river birch this side of the Mississippi.

Landscape Use

Specimen, borders, hedges, urban gardens

Origin

Selected by Jim King of King Nursery, Oswego, Illinois.

Propagation

Softwood Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Fox Valley river birch
  • Botanical Name:
    Betula nigra 'Little King'
  • Type:
    Tree
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

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