Characteristics
Betula nigra L.
river birch
Riverbanks and low wet areas. Also commonly cultivated. With us primarily in southeastern NY.
Tree
Perennial
Vascular
8
This tree is native to riverbanks and floodplains in New York, particularly the Hudson Valley, but it is also planted throughout the state.
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Native
Rare-State
FACW, OBL (NWPL)
FACW (NWPL EMP)
FACW (NWPL NCNE)
S4 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Betula nigra L.
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.