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Unseen in other parts of the country, a compact river birch can decorate your landscape
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Betula nigra 'Little King' was first introduced in
1991
Fox Valley® River Birch Uniform compact habit, adaptability to varied soils, good disease/pest resistance and ornamental exfoliating bark make this plant selected by King Nursery, Oswego, Illinois, outstanding. Bark character becomes evident at an early age, exhibiting colorful patterns of cinnamon-red and pale salmon on trunks and main branches. It grows 8' to 10' in height with an equal or greater spread in 10 years.
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Fox Valley® River Birch Betula nigra ‘Little King’ A unique dwarf selection of a popular landscape tree.
Botanical Name Betula nigra ‘Little King’ Family Betulaceae Common Name Fox Valley® River Birch Origin Selected by Jim King of King Nursery, Oswego, Illinois. Hardiness U.S.D.A. Zone 4 (possibly better)
. General Description and Habit A deciduous, low-branched, intermediate tree with a uniform broad-pyramidal to broad-rounded habit. No catkins or seed are produced. Size Grows 8' to 10' in height with an equal or greater spread in 10 years. Growth Rate Medium when young; slowing with maturity. Ornamental Characteristics Foliage
Refreshing bright green, becoming medium green with an attractive sheen as the season progresses. Fall Color Typical of the species. Often a pale yellow-gold. Bark Colorful exfoliating patterns of pale salmon and cinnamon red become evident on trunks and main branches when plants reach three to four years old. Culture Easily transplanted B & B or from containers. Adapts well to most soil types and growing conditions but performs best in moist, slightly acidic soils. Has proven to be heat- and drought-tolerant in field evaluations. Pest and Disease Resistance Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Periodic damage has been noted from aphids, leafminer, leaf galls, leaf spot and sooty mold, but levels have not been severe. Landscape Value Excellent alternative to other intermediate-sized ornamental trees in the trade. Useful as a specimen in limited space applications where the species would be unsuitable. Neat, compact habit lends itself to low maintenance landscapes in borders and screens or as a unique hedge planting. The excellent bark characteristics may be accentuated further by removing interior branches. |
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King Nursery
6849 Route 34, Oswego, IL 60543
Tel: 630-554-1171
FAX: 630-554-1348
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