Betula nigra 'BNMTF'
The Dura Heat River Birch, which is slightly more heat tolerant than the species, is a multi-stemmed tree with the characteristic, papery, river birch bark, which exfoliates at an early age.
Its showy pale yellow, yellow-green, and pale-green flowers appear in April or May. It has closely spaced, glossy, dark-green leaves that turn yellow in the fall.
*Aphid Resistant & Rarely Damaged by Deer* Tolerant of: clay soil, wet soil, and air pollution
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Showy, Specimen Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
30' - 50' |
| Spread |
40'+ |
| Shape |
Upright & Arching Form |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Yellow |
| Flowering Season |
Early Spring |
| Flower Color |
Yellow to Pale Green |
| Showy Exfoliating Bark |
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average to Moist (not wet): Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 - 8 |
