Heritage® River Birch

Betula nigra 'Cully'

Heritage® River Birch is a cultivated variety of the native river birch that has foliage larger than that of the species. The leaves are glossier dark green but have variable fall color. The bark exfoliates at a young age and is lightly colored but darkens as the plant matures. The variety is a vigorous grower.

	Vigorous grower
	Pretty exfoliating bark
	Good plant for wet areas

Height

30-40 Feet

Spread

20-30 Feet

Patent No.

4409

Interesting Notes

Introduced by Mr. Earl Cully of Heritage Trees Inc.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 to 9

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

	Specimen
	Naturalizing

Exposure

Sun

Foliage Color

Green

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

	Moist
	Wet

Similar Plants to Betula nigra 'Cully'

Dura Heat® River Birch (Betula nigra 'BNMTF')