| 1–3 | — | $469.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $445.55 ea |
| 10-15 | 15% off | $398.65 ea |
| 16-23 | 25% off | $351.75 ea |
| 24+ | 35% off | $304.85 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.
| 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. |
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.
| 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 |
It behaves like a compact, low-branched ornamental tree rather than a clipped shrub.
Yes, it is one of the better ornamental options for consistently damp ground.
Only light cleanup is usually needed; avoid heavy shearing because it ruins the natural form.
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Very dedicated and professional. We are happy with the way they planted 14 trees for us. 11 green giants, 2 white pines and 1 Norway spruce.
Picked up my plants-ostrich ferns and blue ice amsonia without any problems! Wonderful, responsive owners! Will be buying from them in the future!
