Betula nigra ‘heritage’
The Heritage River Birch is commonly found as a multi-stemmed tree, but occasionally it is available in a single-stem form. It is a variety of the river birch known for having nice yellow fall color and bark that exfoliates which reveals tan to salmon pink colored trunks and branches. The Heritage River Birch can be planted as a single accent tree or plant a group of them for a more natural and interesting look.
| Zones: Hardy to Zone 4 |
| Leaf Description: Light, glossy green leaves |
| Flower Description: Small red to green flowers |
| Mature Height: 40 ft |
| Mature Spread: 30 ft |
| Growth Rate: Moderate to fast |
| Habit: Broadly pyramidal |
| Light Requirements: Prefers full sun |
| Soil Tolerances: Adaptable, prefers a moist soil |
