River Birch Tree NM Rich Botanical History: The bark

Rich Botanical History: The bark of the Black Willow contains salicin—a natural compound used for centuries by Native Americans for pain relief

Pin Oak transplants easily and adapts well to urban settings

daisy-like purple blooms that support butterflies and seed-eating birds

dense clusters of pale pink

Stunning "Sevenbark" Winter Interest: True to its historical nickname

River Birch Tree NM Rich Botanical History: The barkThe River Birch (Betula nigra) is a graceful, multi trunked deciduous tree prized for its ornamental peeling bark, fast growth, and adaptability. Reaching 40 70 feet tall (occasionally up to 90 feet!), this shade loving native features satiny, silver bark that peels away to reveal cinnamon brown layers beneath, creating year round visual interest. In spring, lush green foliage emerges, turning a warm golden yellow in fall before shedding for winter.