Riverbirch 'Dura Heat'
Betula nigra 'Dura Heat'
Riverbirch 'Dura Heat' is a heat-tolerant cultivar of the native riverbirch tree, known for its attractive, exfoliating bark and resistance to heat and drought. It features bright green, triangular leaves that turn yellow in fall, and its unique bark provides year-round interest.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4â9
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil but is more drought-tolerant than other riverbirch varieties
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Mature Size: 40â50 feet tall, 25â35 feet wide
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of clay and wet soils
Landscape Use: Shade tree, specimen tree, erosion control, water garden plantings
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or crossing branches
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The Plant Firm was created during the lockdown of 2020 as a fun project to give me something to do. It quickly became a much larger endeavor and one that I knew needed more attention to be done right. I was tired of paying an arm and a leg for plants at the big box store and saw an opportunity to save people time and money while also delivering straight to their door. So, here we are in 2023. Officially up and running with an amazing team, more plants, and a desire to provide you with better plants at better prices!
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