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Betula nigra
Plant

Betula nigra

River Birch

Planted in 7 show gardens on GardensDB.

7
Gardens
11
Designers
3
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
Over 12 metres Max height
8–12 metres Max spread
20–50 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

7 gardens

  • A naturalistic wildlife pond with a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush green plants, pink flowers, large boulders, and stacked terracotta tiles.
    360° tour available
    The RHS Pollywiggle Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A romantic container garden features a brick wall with copper pipes, lush pink roses, hostas, a copper water feature, and a small metal bistro set on a gravel and stone patio.
    Gold Medal
    360° photo available
    The Whittard of Chelsea Garden
    Ollie Pike
  • A lush, naturalistic garden border with a central puddle, vibrant green hostas, blue irises, and chartreuse ferns among rocks and grasses.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    360° photo available
    After the Rain
    Tomas Olesen
  • A decorative tiled roof pavilion with a gravel floor is surrounded by mixed planting, featuring orange flowers, variegated shrubs, and a large green pot.
    Clay: The 'Super Soil'
    Martyn Wilson
  • A tranquil show garden featuring a rustic dry stone wall structure with wooden beams, a flagstone path, wooden seating, and abundant naturalistic planting with a twisted dead tree and a circular metal tree bench.
    Gold Medal People's Choice Best Show Garden
    360° tour available
    Lifted by Birds
    Tom Saunders, Jon Pilling, Amie Wheeldon
  • A colourful contemporary garden features a perforated brick pond, a water spout, an insect hotel wall, a stone bench, and lush planting.
    Gold Medal Best Show Garden RHS Environmental Innovation Award
    360° tour available
    ONE
    Ian McBain
  • A small show garden with a large wooden spherical den, a curved timber bench, verdigris water tubs, and naturalistic planting.
    Silver Gilt Medal People's Choice Best Small Show Garden
    Down's Syndrome Scotland Garden
    Nick Burton, Duncan Hall
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 11

Studios 3

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Betula nigra, ranked by how many gardens combine them.