Even if you aren’t familiar with water birch (Betula occidentalis), you may guess that this tree tolerates wet soil. And this is entirely true. Birches in general appreciate moist soil, and the water birch tree takes it one step further. But there’s more to know about this common red birch tree. Read on for more fun facts about the water birch. Meet the Red Birch Tree The water birch is also known as the red birch, river birch and western birch. Its natural range extends from Alaska and the Pacific northwest across to the Rocky Mountains. The red birch prefers growing in the lowlands, along streambanks and riverbanks. Betula occidentalis is a relatively short, scrubby tree with multiple trunks, none growing very thick in diameter. These water birch trees top out at around 24 feet (8m.) tall. Water Birch Facts Water birch trees are deciduous, losing their leaves in winter. […]
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