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Heritage River Birch
Heritage River Birch
$220.43
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Quantity
26 in stock
Betula nigra 'Cully'
Choose Heritage River Birch if you want a fast shade tree with peeling bark that can handle damp ground. The tradeoff is size: it needs open lawn space and does not belong tight to patios, wires, or foundations.
Buy This If
- You have open lawn space
- You want peeling bark
- Your soil stays damp at times
Skip This If
- You need a narrow tree
- Overhead wires limit height
- Heavy deer pressure goes unmanaged
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Peeling bark and a broad shade-tree form give it strong presence even after leaves drop. |
| Growth Rate | A | It grows quickly compared with many shade trees, which helps if you want canopy sooner. |
| Maintenance | B | It is durable once sited well, but peeling bark, twigs, and leaf drop mean cleanup near hardscapes. |
| Deer Resistance | B+ | Deer tend to leave this tree alone, though young plants can be browsed or rubbed where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | This is a full-size shade tree and needs room away from houses, walks, and overhead lines. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It can add seasonal privacy when leafed out, but it is not a dense evergreen screen. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we would typically recommend Heritage River Birch for open, slightly damp areas where homeowners want shade quickly and do not need a tight, formal look.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 30 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9b |
| Spacing | 30 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal, multi-stem |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it tolerate wet soil?
Yes, it handles damp soil better than many shade trees, but avoid spots where water sits for long periods.
Is it messy?
Some bark, twig, and leaf drop are normal, so keep it away from pools and small patios.
Will deer eat it?
It is not a deer-resistant pick, so protect young trees where browsing pressure is high.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21135
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