Western Red Birch Tree- Erosion Control and Riparian Plantings- Betula occidentalis

Western Red Birch- Red Birch, Water Birch, Western Red Birch - Betula occidentalis - 10-20 inches tall An excellent choice for lush, waterside environments where the soil remains reliably moist. Western Red Birch is easily recognizable by its smooth, shiny, reddish-brown bark with white horizontal streaks which adds year-round interest, while its foliage turns a vibrant yellow in the fall.  Western Red Birch is a deciduous tree suitable for USDA Zones 2–6.  Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers moist to wet soils and is often found along streams and riverbanks. Can tolerate flooding. It is excellent for erosion control and riparian plantings. Western Red Birch is not drought tolerant. Native to western North America, from Yukon east to North Dakota and south to eastern Oregon, eastern California, northern Arizona, and northern New Mexico.  This medium-sized tree grows to 10–15 feet within five years and matures at 10–40 feet in height with a spread of 10–30 feet with a wide, a