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Black Cherry vs Water Birch (Red Birch)Prunus serotina Betula occidentalis
ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW 
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows.
Water Birch, also known as Red Birch, is a waterside plant native to western North America. This multi-stemmed species is ideal for wetlands. It tolerates being planted in heavy clay and wet soil conditions. BLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTSWATER BIRCH (RED BIRCH) QUICK FACTS
Lowest Price:
$9.99
Zone:
2a
Zone:
4a
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Height:
12 m (40 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Spread:
8 m (25 ft)
Moisture:
normal, wet
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Bark:
non-peeling, shiny, reddish brown and marked with white horizontal streaks
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Other Names:
red birch
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |