The Heritage® River Birch, also known as Betula nigra 'Heritage', is a popular and attractive tree known for its unique peeling bark and graceful form. It is a cultivar of the native River Birch (Betula nigra) species.
The Heritage® River Birch is valued for its beautiful bark, which starts off as a reddish-brown color and gradually peels to reveal lighter shades of cream, orange, and pink. This peeling bark adds visual interest and texture to the tree, especially during the winter months.
This tree is known for its tolerance to wet soil conditions, making it a great choice for areas with poor drainage or near bodies of water. It also has good resistance to bronze birch borer, a common pest that affects other birch species.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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40’ - 70’
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Spread:
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40’ - 60’
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Spacing:
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50’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Brown
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Season of Interest:
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Fall, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. It can take clay and poorly drained soils. Weakened birches are vulnerable to the bronze birch borer which can be fatal Some susceptibility to aphids, leaf miner and iron chlorosis in high pH soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen planting or Grove, Wetlands and ponds, Woodland Garden, Naturalized Areas, Native Garden, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sweetflag, Buckeye, Tea Berry
IMAGES: Michael Rivera, Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Heritage River Birch Betula nigra 'Cully', CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Betula nigra Heritage 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by Maggie, Betula nigra 'Cully', (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Betula nigra Heritage 9zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
