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Common Name: Fox Valley™ River Birch      Latin Name: Betula nigra 'Little King'      Size: 10 (min) to 12 (max)
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Plant Facts
Category: Tree
Family: Betulaceae
Genus: Betula
species: nigra
Cultivar: 'Little King'
species: nigra
Origin: Eastern U.S.
Size: 10 (min) to 12 (max)
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Notes: Introduced by Jim King, Oswego, IL
Recommended
Wet Soil Tolerant
Native
Rain Garden
Availability: Some Availability
Deer Resistance: Good Resistance
Full Sun Tolerance: Performs Well
Part Shade Tolerance: Average Performance
Deep Shade Tolerance: Does Not Perform Well
Plant Images and Specimens


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Location: Mt. Airy Arboretum, Cincinnati
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Photo Credit: Scott Beuerlein
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Season: 3-20-09


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From Question and Answer Forums: What are others saying about this plant?
Two nurseries may carry this. One is Ammon Nursery in Northern Kentucky 859-586-6956. Ask fo Amy tell her plant places sent youThe other is Natorps They may have it as well. 513-398-2550 Let me know if you find it.Steve
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