Betula nigra
This river bottom native also does well on upland soils. Resistant to bronze birch borer, it has nice yellow fall color, and attractive cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark for an interesting winter effect. Clumps have three or more stems.
Betula nigra
Set top of rootball two inches above the ground level. Mix half garden soil and half planting mix. Mound soil to form water basin.