Fox Valley River Birch

Name: Fox Valley River Birch
Brand: Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU: PGNE-31073
Price: 281.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$469.00

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Size 3-4' AGFB 4-5' AGFB 5-6' AGFB 6-7' AGFB

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10-19	10% off	$422.10 ea
20+	15% off	$398.65 ea

Low stock: 9 left

Betula nigra 'Little King'

Choose Fox Valley River Birch for a damp spot where you want peeling bark and a compact tree form; the tradeoff is slow growth and limited screening compared with larger shrubs.

Buy This If

You want peeling bark.
Your soil stays damp.
You need compact structure.

Skip This If

You need fast coverage.
The site dries hard.
Deer rub is frequent.

PGNE Report Card

Category	Grade	Why
Landscape Impact	B+	The peeling bark gives it useful texture after leaves drop, especially where it can be viewed up close.
Growth Rate	C	It is a slower grower, so do not buy it for quick size or fast screening.
Maintenance	B	It needs little shaping, but young plants should be watered through dry stretches until established.
Deer Resistance	B+	Deer tend to leave this alone, though hungry deer may sample it where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit	B	Its compact habit works better than a full-size river birch, but it still needs room to spread naturally.
Screening Value	D	It is better as a specimen or accent than as a dense privacy plant.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for damp edges, rain garden backbones, and naturalized plantings where bark texture matters more than flowers or fast privacy.

Plant Facts

Mature Height	9 ft
Mature Width	10 ft
Hardiness Zones	4a-9b
Spacing	13.5 ft
Sun	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Moist to wet
Growth Habit	Rounded, dense, dwarf shrub form

Customers Usually Ask

Is this a tree or shrub?

It behaves like a compact, low-branched ornamental tree rather than a clipped shrub.

Will it tolerate wet soil?

Yes, it is one of the better ornamental options for consistently damp ground.

Does it need pruning?

Only light cleanup is usually needed; avoid heavy shearing because it ruins the natural form.

Why buy for fall color

See the actual color before you buy it
Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
Fall planting means roots established before winter

Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England

At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.

Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

SKU:PGNE-31073

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Fox Valley River Birch