Multi-stemmed Betula nigra Heritage® (River Birch) grown in 20-gallon pots.

Betula nigra 'Heritage' (River Birch) Unity Grown

$179.95
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Available for local pick-up and delivery only
Qualifies for Marylanders Plant Trees Coupon ($25 Off) - see below for more info
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The 'Heritage' cultivar of Betula nigra, commonly called river birch, is a fast-growing, medium-sized, multi-branched tree prized for its unique, colorful, exfoliating bark and its fast growth rate up to a mature height of 40-60' tall. Betula nigra 'Heritage' improves upon the straight species even more aesthetically pleasing bark, which ranges in shade from brown and gray to salmon pink or creamy white. In addition to its aesthetic value, the 'Heritage' cultivar also provides this river birch with extra protection from common pest insects like the bronze birch borer (Agrilus anxius), as well as from various leaf spot diseases.

Beyond pest resistance and aesthetic value, Betula nigra 'Heritage' is an adaptable cultivar that thrives in wet conditions on river banks, in floodplains, and in marshy areas, but these trees are also highly heat and drought tolerant once established. River birch are ecologically valuable, and their attractive, multi-trunked growth habit attracts butterflies that use the tree as a host plant for their offspring, as well as birds and small mammals who eat the caterpillars as well as some of the birch's seed. Suckering growth can cause river birch to become a weedy tree over time, but this also makes for excellent large borders and  easy naturalization.

Native to Maryland, Native to U.S., and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Tree Height: Large: over 30 feet
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium to Wet, and Well-drained
Soil Type: Acidic, Average, Rich Organic Matter, and Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Green
Foliage Color: Green
Features: Attracts Butterflies, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Keystone Plant, Erosion Control, Fall Color, and Winter Interest
Tolerances: Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Flood Tolerant, and Shade Tolerant
Garden Type: Rain Garden, Woodland Garden, Wetland Restoration, Shade Tree, and Specimen Tree

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From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources:

"We launched Marylanders Plant Trees in 2009 to encourage citizens and organizations to partner with the State to plant new trees. Today, citizens can still take advantage of our coupon program to receive $25 off the purchase of a native tree at 86 participating nurseries across the State. The State cost of $20 per coupon is funded through a settlement from a major power generator for Clean Air Act violations, in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, and Maryland’s participating tree vendors are generously absorbing the remaining $5.

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Wholesale customers do not qualify.

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