Betula nigra 'Dura Heat®'
Dura Heat® River Birch
A vigorous, fast-growing tree. Creamy white bark colour. Better tolerance to summer heat and better insect and disease resistance than other species. Tolerates deer, clay soils, wet soils and air pollution.
- Thick glossy olive green foliage
- Foliage changes to yellow in fall
- Wonderful 'peeling' bark adds garden interest!
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Multi-Color |
Attributes
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Betula nigra 'Dura Heat®'
Very easy to grow, adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your tree the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.