CATTON ARBORETUM
Betula nigra
Common name:
RiverBirch
Year planted:
2000
Country of origin:
North America
Year introduced:
Sent to Europe in 1736
Description:
In the US it will make a tree of 15 to 24 m tall.. Inhabits low lying ground near to rivers in its native habitat. Yellow brown male catkins up to 8cm long in the spring are followed by glossy green leaves.
what3words:
invented.overruns.solder
Tree number: 132