Little King River Birch Clump

Naturally dwarf birch

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

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Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (finches, siskins), shelter for beneficial insects

Plant Habit- Tree

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