The tree’s bark features colorful patches of cream apricot that gracefully peel, revealing hues of salmon and brown. Be certain to water in drought. Botanical Name- Betula nigra ‘Little King’ or ‘Fox Valley’ Pronunciation- BET-yoo-luh NY-gruh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 12 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, fertile soil; not tolerant of drought Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Plumleaf Azalea – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, siskins), shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late spring to avoid bleeding sap; water well, especially when young, and mulch around the base. Trimming Instructions- Light pruning in late summer to avoid excessive sap bleeding. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; add compost to improve clay. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Bronze birch borer, leaf miners, aphids
