Heritage Riverbirch

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: 4–9Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shadeWater Requirements: Moderate to high; tolerates wet soilsGrowth Rate: FastMature Size: 40–70 feet tall, 30–40 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