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White Birch in North Georgia: Only River Birch Thrives

Clump birch (gray, paper, Asian white) only grows in chilly GA mountains. Heat and drought kill them further south. Only river birch (Betula nigra) works statewide—'Heritage' has best bark. Buy from tree-specialist nursery, verify supplier.

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