Heritage River Birch

Betula nigra 'Heritage'


$299.00

An excellent cultivar of the native river birch selected for its amazing peeling bark in colors of white, brown and tan, more creamy white than the species, also has reliable fall color; needs acidic soil, susceptible to chlorosis in alkaline soils

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Landscape Qualities

Heritage River Birch is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Planting and Growing

and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more., Heritage River Birch will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 45 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground

and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils, preferring to grow in average to wet conditions, This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable

Plant Facts

Prefers full sun to partial shade

Keep moisture level average to wet

Mature Size 60'Hx45'W

Flowers are chartreuse

Flowers in early spring

Fall color yellow

Zone 3b

Tolerates wet ground.