Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch 1 Live Tree – Betula nigra ‘Little King’ – 3 Gallon Pot

Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch (Betula nigra ‘Little King’) is a compact, deciduous ornamental tree prized for its dense branching, attractive foliage, and distinctive exfoliating bark. This selection of the North American native river birch offers the familiar ornamental characteristics of the species in a naturally smaller, rounded form.

During the growing season, Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch produces rich green, serrated leaves that form a dense canopy. Its bark develops attractive peeling layers in shades of cinnamon, tan, and brown, adding texture and visual interest throughout the year. In autumn, the foliage generally turns yellow before dropping, revealing the tree's branching structure and decorative bark.

This listing includes one live Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch in a 3 gallon nursery pot. Approx. 18 inches tall at time of shipping. This ornamental tree is suitable for foundation plantings, specimen gardens, mixed borders, and landscapes where a compact river birch is desired. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Plant Quantity: 1 Live Tree

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 18 inches tall at time of shipping.

Common Name: Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch

Scientific Name: Betula nigra ‘Little King’

Plant Form: Live Potted Ornamental Tree

Plant Type: Deciduous Dwarf Tree / Large Shrub

Foliage Color: Green; yellow in autumn

Bark Color: Cinnamon, tan, and brown

Growth Habit: Compact, dense, rounded, multi-stemmed or low-branched

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Common Name: Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch

• Scientific Name: Betula nigra ‘Little King’

• Cultivar: Little King

• Trade Name: Fox Valley

• Plant Quantity: 1 live tree

• Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

• Shipping Height: Approx. 18 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Plant Form: Live potted ornamental tree

• Plant Type: Deciduous dwarf tree or large shrub

• Plant Family: Betulaceae

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Foliage Color: Green

• Fall Foliage Color: Yellow

• Bark Color: Cinnamon, tan, and brown

• Bark Feature: Decorative peeling and exfoliating bark

• Flower Type: Small, inconspicuous catkins

• Growth Habit: Compact, dense, rounded, multi-stemmed or low-branched

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–9

• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates periodically wet conditions

• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; consistent moisture preferred

• Landscape Uses: Specimen plantings, foundation gardens, mixed borders, ornamental landscapes

• Container Suitable: Yes, while young, with sufficient root space and moisture

• Native Heritage: Cultivar of a North American native tree species

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous; may ship dormant or leafless

• Primary Ornamental Feature: Compact growth and decorative peeling bark

One live Fox Valley Dwarf River Birch (Betula nigra ‘Little King’) tree, natural woody stems, seasonal foliage, root system, growing medium, and 3 gallon nursery pot.

Pot Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot

Shipping Height: Approx. 18 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Form: Live Potted Deciduous Ornamental Tree