Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners

Snow covered branches
Photo © Mary Free

Betula_nigra_multi-stemmed_Jan_MMF

Single-stemmed Betula nigra (river birch) trees are often grown together
in a clump to produce what looks like a multi-stemmed tree. Pictured here
in January, the peeling, papery, multicolor bark provides winter interest.
Photo © Mary Free

Single-stemmed Betula nigra (river birch) trees are often grown together in a clump to produce what looks like a multi-stemmed tree. Pictured here in January, the peeling, papery, multicolor bark provides winter interest.