Hardiness
USDA Zones 3-9
Discover the plant
Heritage River Birch
FamilyBetulaceae
Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ is the only naturally multi-stemmed ornamental birch, distinguished by its superb and unique cream to copper exfoliating bark, which provides architectural interest all year round, even in the middle of winter. This remarkable characteristic makes it a highly sought-after focal point in contemporary or natural landscapes. Its light green foliage in season turns golden yellow in autumn, adding an additional colorful dimension. Its open and airy silhouette is perfectly suited for residential gardens, pond edges, or group plantings, where it provides structure, elegance, and light. Very hardy, tolerant of humidity, and undemanding, this birch is ideal for moist to well-drained soils, in sunny to partial shade exposures.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring (subtle kittens)
Flower colorSubtle green (spring)
Foliage colorLight green ? warm yellow (fall)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingWinged catkins (non-ornamental)
Maximum height15 m (49 ft)
Maximum width33 ft (10 m)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneUSDA Zones 3-9
Minimum temperature-40°C
