Betula nigra 'Heritage' (Heritage River Birch)Showy Winter Bark! Fast growing Brown bark over white bark Attracts birds Ideal specimen 'Heritage' is a fast growing tree with layers of brown bark peeling back to reveal white inner bark. Chickadees, sparrows, wild turkey, pine siskins, finches and other birds love the seed. Glossy, light green leaves turn yellow in fall and distinctive bark that starts off reddish pink and fades through cinnamon to a creamy tan white with age, and which peels in

Fruit is high in Vitamin C and can be used to make jellies

color bomb of a hedge

Its distinctive square stems grow strongly upright

which remains slow to oxidize even after being cut

It provides winter landscape interest and cover for birds and other native critters

Height 3-6 ft

This tasty treat keeps well with refrigeration and is perfect for a container on a deck or anyplace in the ground that you can provide winter protection

Hardiness Zone 4-9 Height 3-5 ft Spread 2-3 ft

Hardiness Zone 5-9 Height 8-15 ft Spread 8-15 in

vigorous and rather informal

foliage and flower power

This selection laughs at poor soils