Heritage Birch

The Heritage Birch (Betula nigra ‘Heritage’) is a cultivar of the River Birch, valued for its striking appearance and disease resistance. Typically growing 40–50 feet tall, it has a strong, pyramidal shape and a dense, symmetrical canopy. The tree is known for its distinctive, peeling bark that ranges from light tan to cinnamon, offering year-round visual interest. Its bright green, oval leaves turn yellow in the fall. The Heritage Birch is particularly prized for its resistance to the bronze birch borer, a common pest affecting other birch species. This low-maintenance tree is often used in landscaping for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability to wet soils, and overall hardiness.

Description

Betula nigra ‘Heritage’

The Heritage Birch (Betula nigra ‘Heritage’) is a cultivar of the River Birch, valued for its striking appearance and disease resistance. Typically growing 40–50 feet tall, it has a strong, pyramidal shape and a dense, symmetrical canopy. The tree is known for its distinctive, peeling bark that ranges from light tan to cinnamon, offering year-round visual interest. Its bright green, oval leaves turn yellow in the fall. The Heritage Birch is particularly prized for its resistance to the bronze birch borer, a common pest affecting other birch species. This low-maintenance tree is often used in landscaping for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability to wet soils, and overall hardiness.

Grade/Age Size No. Per Bundle Bundle+ 50+ 500+ 2500+
Rooted Cutting 1 Yr. 6″ 25 4.50 1.50
Rooted Cutting 1 Yr. 12″ 25 6.00 2.00
Rooted Cutting 1 Yr. 18″ 25 9.00 3.00
Rooted Cutting 1 Yr. 2′ 10 13.50 4.50
Transplant 2 Yr. 3′ Single 10 11.00 6.00
Transplant 2 Yr. 4′ Single 10 16.00 8.00
Transplant 2 Yr. 3′ Clump 10 24.00 12.00
Transplant 2 Yr. 4′ Clump 5 28.00 14.00
Transplant 2 Yr 5′ Clump 5 34.00 17.50
Transplant 3 Yr. 6′ Clump 5 42.00 21.00

 

Additional information

Zone

4

Height

40'-50'

Botanical Name

Betula nigra PP#4409