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Betula nigra 'BNMTF' - Dura Heat River Birch

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Betula nigra 'BNMTF' is more than just a plant; this Dura Heat River Birch is a living work of art, notable for its striking features and robust adaptability. This tree, a distinguished member of the Birch family, commands attention with its characteristic, peeling bark that reveals layers of cream, salmon, and brown, creating a dynamic visual experience throughout the year. Flourishing to an impressive height of 30-40 feet, its spreading canopy unfolds a display of glossy, diamond-shaped leaves that transition from a refreshing summer green to an enchanting golden yellow in the fall. A testament to resilience, this tree showcases an appreciated tolerance to heat and resistance to the Bronze Birch Borer. Thriving in a range of environments from full sun to partial shade, and requiring medium to high water usage, it makes an attractive and manageable addition to any landscape, from residential yards to public parks. Choose the Dura Heat River Birch and introduce a visually stunning and hardy specimen to your landscape.

  • Size: Up to 30-40 feet tall
  • Foliage: Glossy, diamond-shaped leaves; green in Summer, turning golden yellow in Autumn
  • Water usage: Medium to high
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Notable Bark: Peeling, cream-colored bark exposing layers of salmon and brown.
  • Heat and pest resistance: Demonstrates increased resistance to heat and the Bronze Birch Borer compared to other river birch varieties.
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