Betula nigra ‘Heritage’
Heritage Riverbirch is a fast-growing, disease-resistant tree admired for its beautiful, exfoliating bark in shades of creamy tan and salmon. It thrives in wet or dry soils and offers light, airy shade with its fine-textured foliage.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 49Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shadeWater Requirements: Moderate to high; tolerates wet soilsGrowth Rate: FastMature Size: 4070 feet tall, 3040 feet wideSoil Preference: Moist, well-drained to wet soils; tolerates clay and occasional floodingLandscape Use: Shade tree, wet areas, naturalized plantings, erosion controlMaintenance: Prune in late summer or fall to avoid sap bleeding; mulch to retain soil moisture
