Image courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Image courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Image courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Image courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Image courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Image courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Betula nigra City Slicker®
Betula nigra City Slicker®
Betula nigra City Slicker®

Betula nigra City Slicker®

City Slicker® River Birch

  • Creamy white papery bark
  • Borer resistant
  • Oval form
  • Low maintenance, easy to grow
  • Drought and heat tolerant
  • Deer resistant
  • Glossy green foliage
  • Fall color

  • Category: Shrub
  • Alternate Cultivar: 'Whit XXV'
  • Patent: PP16,573
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 30-40 ft
  • Spread: 20-25 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades

A natural sport of Betula nigra found in Oaklahoma, City Slicker® is one of the most talked about River Birch of our day. Irresistable in its creamy white, papery bark and deep green glossy foliage that turns a bright gold in Autumn. Attractive oval to rounded form and more borer resistant. A very low maintenance, medium to fast growing tree. Deer resistant.

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Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Betula nigra City Slicker®

Plant in full sun to part shade. Prefers a moist soil but will tolerate periods of drying out.