Betula nigra

Betula nigra, or river birch, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. Its peeling, often salmon-colored bark and tolerance of wet soils distinguish it from many other birches.

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Betula: Betula is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs commonly known as birches. River birch is one species in this genus, with unusual tolerance for heat and wet soils.
River birch cultivar: A river birch cultivar is a selected cultivated form of Betula nigra with chosen ornamental or growth traits. Named cultivars preserve the species' distinctive bark while selecting for landscape use.
Betula papyrifera: Betula papyrifera, or paper birch, is a North American birch known for its white, papery bark. Paper birch shares the genus but has conspicuously pale bark and favors cooler climates.
Betula nigra 'Heritage': Betula nigra 'Heritage' is a cultivated river birch selection noted for light-colored exfoliating bark. This widely planted selection makes the species' ornamental bark especially visible.
Betulaceae: Betulaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes birches, alders, hazels, and hornbeams. This family places river birch among related trees such as alders and hazels.
Urban forestry: Urban forestry is the planning and care of trees and forests in and around towns and cities. River birch is planted in urban landscapes, especially where soils stay moist.
Betula lenta: Betula lenta, or sweet birch, is an eastern North American tree with dark bark and aromatic twigs. It is another eastern birch, but its dark bark and upland habitats contrast with river birch.
Betula nigra 'Dura-Heat': Betula nigra 'Dura-Heat' is a cultivated river birch selection bred for heat tolerance and pale bark. It illustrates efforts to adapt river birch for hot landscape conditions.
Birch bark: Birch bark is the layered outer covering of trees in the genus Betula, often marked by peeling sheets. Its exfoliating bark is a conspicuous feature used to recognize river birch.
Rain garden: A rain garden is a planted depression that collects and absorbs runoff from roofs, roads, or other surfaces. Its tolerance of wet conditions makes river birch a candidate for larger rain-garden settings.