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Betula Nigra (River Birch) Heritage


Species:Betula Nigra
Common Name(s):Birch,River Birch
Tree Features:Peeling Bark
Genus:Betula
Shape:Pyramidal
Mature Size:Medium (10-15m)
Soil Type:Moist Soil
Tree Type:Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses:Cold Exposed Sites,Damp Sites,Light Sandy Sites,Avenue Trees

Also known as the Red Birch, this is one of the very best trees for wet soils.

Also known as the Red Birch, this is one of the very best trees for wet soils and we favour the clonal selection from the States called Heritage, selected in 1968, for its vigour and uniformity.

Originally found along the river banks of the South Eastern United States, this medium sized tree makes a great show with its shaggy, flaking, cinnamon / orange bark.

Mature trees are truly statuesque and broadly pyramidal in form. Foliage is soft green and diamond shaped.

Its common name of River Birch is misleading as we have seen this tree thriving in arid London tree pits once established.

It can tolerate extreme heat in the summer, thriving in Florida as well as Kentucky in the States, so this could become a good choice for the South East of the UK as temperatures continue to break records during the summer months.

Available as both a standard tree and as a multi stem.

Mature height: 15-20m