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Betula nigra 'Dura Heat®'

River Birch

  • Thick glossy olive green foliage
  • Foliage changes to yellow in fall
  • Wonderful 'peeling' bark adds garden interest!
Height: 40-70 ft
Spread: 40-60 ft
Zone: 3-9

Tips for Homeowners:

Very easy to grow, adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your tree the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Betula nigra 'Dura Heat®' - River Birch

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Fall Color
  • Focal Point
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Fast Growing
  • Specimen

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Multi-Color

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Wet Soil/Wetlands
  • Moist, Well-Drained