Riverbirch 'Dura Heat'

Riverbirch 'Dura Heat'Betula nigra 'Dura Heat' Riverbirch 'Dura Heat' is a heat tolerant cultivar of the native riverbirch tree, known for its attractive, exfoliating bark and resistance to heat and drought. It features bright green, triangular leaves that turn yellow in fall, and its unique bark provides year round interest. USDA Hardiness Zones: 49Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shadeWater Requirements: Moderate; prefers moist, well drained soil but is more drought

Betula nigra 'Dura Heat'

Riverbirch 'Dura Heat' is a heat-tolerant cultivar of the native riverbirch tree, known for its attractive, exfoliating bark and resistance to heat and drought. It features bright green, triangular leaves that turn yellow in fall, and its unique bark provides year-round interest.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil but is more drought-tolerant than other riverbirch varieties
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Mature Size: 40–50 feet tall, 25–35 feet wide
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and wet soils
Landscape Use: Shade tree, specimen tree, erosion control, water garden plantings
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or crossing branches