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River Birch Tolerates Wet and Dry Soil.

River Birch (Betula nigra) is a large, fast-growing tree that boasts shiny green leaves and brown catkins paired with visually interesting bark. It can tolerate wet and dry soil. Cultivars like Dura Heat are relatively tolerant of heat and drought, too. River Birch is hardy in Zones 3 – 9.