Betula nigra 'Heritage'
River Birch



A graceful tree with pendant branches. Shiny, deep-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Bears long, striking, male catkins in late winter. Has peeling bark that on younger trees is pink to orange-brown and reveals lighter, cream-white bark when peeling. On older trees the bark is red to grey-brown developing to almost black. Thrives in both moist and dry positions.
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Family: Betulaceae, birch family, a family of mostly Northern Hemisphere deciduous trees and shrubs. Learn more about Betulaceae.
Genus: Betula, betula (Latin, noun), meaning 'birch tree'. Commonly known as birch, a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs. Learn more about Betula.
Species: Betula nigra, nigrā (Latin, adjective), meaning 'black, dark', in reference to the colour of the bark on mature trees of this species. Learn more about Betula nigra.
Cultivar: Betula nigra 'Heritage'
Synonyms: Betula nigra 'Cully'
Common Name: River Birch
Other Common Name(s): Black Birch, Water Birch