Betula nigra OR Betula nigra BNMTF 'Dura Heat' ™ - Tropical Birch Tree, River Birch

** Varieties available will be either straight Betula nigra or Betula nigra BNMTF 'Dura Heat'™

Betula nigra is a fast growing and attractive medium sized deciduous tree with pretty lush green foliage that turns pale yellow and drops off late Autumn.  A grey/white trunk is revealed with maturity after the red/brown bark flakes off.  

Betula nigra BNMTF 'Dura Heat'™ is moderately fast growing with a wide range of environmental tolerances including heat, moderate drought & wet tolerant.  It's foliage is dark green in summer turning to butter-yellow shades in autumn before dropping.

Betula nigra is the best Birch for growing in the warmer States, suiting warmer to cold climates and both varieties are grown in both NSW and QLD climates.

Size: Betula nigra 10-15m h x 6m w - Dura Heat 10 m h x 6m w

Positioning: Full sun or shade

Tolerances: Wind, frost and water tolerant, can handle wet feet

Perfect for: Feature tree, Planting along rivers and banks, Screening

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety:

300mm - 1m tall

400mm - 1.4m tall

75L - 1.8-2m+ tall

100L - 2-2.5m+tall