Extraordinary for its bark which ranges from tan to creamy white to parchment white. It is a vigorous grower that tolerates wet poorly drained soils, but does equally well in upland soils. Selected from native species.
Product Description
BETULA nigra Heritage® – Heritage® River Birch
(‘aka Cully’)
Extraordinary for its bark which ranges from tan to creamy white to parchment white. It is a vigorous grower that tolerates wet poorly drained soils, but does equally well in upland soils. Resistant to Bronze Birch Borer. Valuable as a specimen tree or focal plant in a bed planting. Selected from native species.
Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade
Soil: Moist, Well-drained
Size: Height 40-70ft., Width 40-60ft.
Zone: 4-9
Flower: Yellow, Pendulous Catkins, Showy
Bloom Time: Spring
Attributes: Low Maintenance, Tolerant Drought, Clay Soil, and Wet Soil, Deer Resistant