{"product_id":"river-birch-betula-nigra","title":"River Birch (Betula nigra)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Birch is a fast-growing native tree with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional bark, graceful form, and strong landscape resilience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its peeling, papery bark curls away in layers of cream, tan, cinnamon, and reddish brown, creating year-round visual interest even after the leaves have fallen. In spring, catkins add seasonal texture, followed by small winged seeds that provide food for birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally found along rivers, streams, and wet lowlands, River Birch is especially useful in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoist, slightly acidic soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and areas where many trees struggle. It can help stabilize soil along waterways, slopes, and low-lying landscape edges, while also supporting native insects and the birds that depend on them. Typically reaching 40–70 feet tall, it works best in larger landscapes, rain garden edges, naturalized areas, and sites with room for its broad, airy canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose River Birch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExfoliating bark provides standout four-season interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing native tree for larger landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolerates moist soils and low-lying areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps stabilize streambanks, slopes, and erosion-prone sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife with seeds, foliage, and habitat structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant River Birch in full sun to partial shade with moist, slightly acidic soil for best performance. Water during establishment and avoid planting in hot, dry, compacted sites where drought stress can reduce vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant","offer_id":49081683837145,"sku":"SHB-BETNIG-1G-1","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Plants","offer_id":49081683869913,"sku":"SHB-BETNIG-1G-2","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Plants","offer_id":49081683902681,"sku":"SHB-BETNIG-1G-4","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/river_birch_04.jpg?v=1786565791","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/river-birch-betula-nigra","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}