| Betula nigra 'Heritage' | |
| Clump Birch | |
| Feed in March and November with Treetone. Re-mulch in November and June. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7'. Spray with Horticultural Oil insecticide in March. | |
| Attractive accent, border, or mass planting | |
| Wet soil, mostly sun | |
| White exfoliating bark and easy to grow in Southern Maryland clay soil. | |
| Limb-up side branches to 6-7' Keep off suckers | |
| 40x30' | |
| 35' | |
| Broadly pyramidal deciduous tree | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Light green, glossy leaves | |
| Foliage turns yellow in fall |