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Betulaceae
BETULA nigra 'Cully'(HERITAGE™)
Heritage™ River Birch, River Birch
Heritage river birch is a handsome single or multi-stemmed, fast growing tree that is native to the central United States. Its most notable ornamental feature is its beautiful peeling bark that appears in mixed shades of rust-orange and brown. It has elongated catkins (pendant flower stalks) which appear in spring. Small cones with winged seeds follow in the late summer and fall. The larger-than-usual, glossy, medium-green leaves are diamond-shaped and have a double-toothed margin. The foliage turns bright yellow in the fall.
Heritage river birch is a great selection for wet sites but can tolerate locations with drier soils. It is a great street tree or specimen in the landscape. This cultivar is more tolerant of heat than other birches and is resistant to disease and birch borers.
9 - 1
4 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Tree
Full Sun, Partial Sun
40'-70' / 12.2m - 21.3m
30'-60' / 9.1m - 18.3m
Spring
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Acidic, Neutral
Average
Clay, Loam
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Fast
Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Yellow, Brown
Black
Green, Light Green
Lemon Yellow
White, Copper, Tan, Sandy Brown, Ivory, Slate Gray
Multi-Color
No
Yes
Medium
Matte
Exfoliating
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Water Gardens
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