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    Betula nigra Dura-Heat®

    Scientific Name: Betula nigra 'BNMTF'

    Also Known As

    • Betula nigra 'Dura Heat'
    • Betula nigra Dura Heat®
    • Dura-Heat® River Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 25'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Betula nigra Dura-Heat® plant details

    Betula nigra Dura-Heat® is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula nigra Dura-Heat®

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 25 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, rain garden, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula nigra Dura-Heat®

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A wonderful birch which extends the area to grow this fine native tree, selected in Georgia for its superior heat and disease resistance. It also boasts better foliage and is somewhat smaller at 30-40'in height. Gorgeous peeling pinkish creamy-white bark; a beautiful tree when used singly or planted in clumps. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    A vigorous river birch and U.S. native which displays superior summer heat and drought tolerance, insect and disease resistance. A fast growing, medium sized tree to bring ornamental interest to a landscape. Dura-Heat has the creamy, white exfoliating bark for which river birch is known. Branching is graceful and arching. fall color is a yellow gold.

    By: The Kinsey Family Farm

    Holds its yellow autumn leaves a full month longer than Heritage. Has glossier leaves, a tighter habit, and better heat tolerance than Heritage in zone 9. You already know Earl Cully's Heritage is a money-making super tree. Try this one for comparison, especially if you're in the Gulf States.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Betula nigra Dura-Heat® plant

    How to Grow Betula nigra Dura-Heat®

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Betula albo-sinensis, Betula albosinensis, Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis', Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis, Chinese Red Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis by Sten Porse
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    Betula 'Edinburgh'

    aka White stemmed Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-50'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula 'Edinburgh' foliage by plant lust
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    Betula nigra Heritage

    Scientific Name: Betula nigra 'Cully'

    aka Betula nigra 'Cully' Heritage®, Betula nigra 'Heritage', Betula nigra Heritage®, Cully River Birch, Heritage River Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula nigra Heritage form by Bob Gutowski
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    Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

    aka Betula pendula 'Cutleaf', Cutleaf European White Birch, Cutleaf Weeping Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Laciniata' foliage by Kurt Stueber
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    Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

    aka Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf', Trost's Dwarf European White Birch

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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