Black Birch
Betula nigra L.
Betula nigra, known as black birch, is a species of birch native to the Eastern United States. It is found from New Hampshire west to southern Minnesota and south to northern Florida and Texas. This species is notable for being one of the few birches that tolerate heat, thriving in warmer climates where other birches typically do not. It is commonly found in floodplains and swamps.
Description
Betula nigra belongs to the Betulaceae family and is part of the Betula genus. It is distributed across several U.S. states, including Vermont, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, and others. The species was first published in 1753 by L. and is known for its adaptability to wetland environments. Common names for this species include black birch, river birch, and water birch. It is distinguished by its heat tolerance, which allows it to grow in USDA zones where other birch species struggle.
Other common names
Black BirchRed BirchRiver BirchWater Birch
Distribution
Vermont-US · AU · Global · Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas
Synonyms
Betula americanaBetula lanulosaBetula rubraBetula nigra var. parvifoliaBetula rupestrisBetula nigra unranked pendula