Live 2-3 ft Copper/River Birch Tree (Betula nigra) - Hardy Ornamental Shade Tree for Moist Soil

Product Overview

The Copper/River Birch Tree (Betula nigra) is a live bare root plant standing 2-3 feet tall, known for its distinctive peeling bark in copper, cream, and brown tones. This deciduous tree adds year-round visual interest and texture to gardens and landscapes, making it an excellent choice for ornamental shade and erosion control.

Key Features

• Live 2-3 ft Copper/River Birch Tree, bare root
• Ornamental shade tree with unique peeling bark
• Thrives in moist, well-drained to wet soil conditions
• Hardy and low-maintenance, suitable for erosion control
• Adaptable to urban landscapes, gardens, and water features
• Fast-growing with mature height of 40-70 feet and spread of 20-30 feet
• Deciduous with green foliage and striking bark colors

Growing Information

This tree prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates wet areas, making it ideal for water gardens and erosion-prone sites. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering to thrive in damp environments. The Copper/River Birch is hardy across USDA zones 4-9, offering versatility for various climates.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.