Deciduous tree. Trained to have a single trunk. Fast vigorous growth. Can be single stemmed or multi trunk. Salmon-cream to brownish bark which exfoliates to reveal a creamy white inner bark that can be nearly as white as the white-barked birches. Leathery, diamond-shaped, dark green leaves with doubly toothed margins are large in size. Thrives in problematic low wet soils and high water table. Regular to ample water needs once established.
- Botanical Name: Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ STD
- Common Name: River Birch
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Dimensions (HxW): 40-70′ x 40-60′