New Tree

**N* S* <s*@earthlink.net>**

Lois, My choice would be a River Birch (Betula nigra) also called the  
red birch. The cinnamon peeling bark is stunning all year around. It's  
a fabulous multi- stemmed tree that can reach 30 to 40 feet in 20  
years. Hardy from zones 4 to 9,
it prefers acid soil, but has grown incredibly fast is alkaline clay  
here in Michigan. Dirr recommends the 'Heritage'  variety.

Nancy Szerlag
Columnist for Detroit News
szerlag@earthlink.net

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