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Cully River Birch - HERITAGE

Tagged as: river, Betula, birch, Cully, Heritage, Large Deciduous Trees

Botanical Name: Betula nigra 'Cully'
Common Name: Cully River Birch - HERITAGE™

Updated 2/2012

 

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Betula nigra 'Heritage' at The Morton Arboretum

Height: 40-50' Spread: 30-40' Habit/Form: Pyramidal to rounded Growth Rate: Medium /Fast Zones: 3-9

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; moist to well-drained acidic soil, develops iron chlorosis in high pH; tolerant of temporary flooding; benefits from a 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch and supplemental water in dry periods.

Ornamental Characteristics: Exfoliating bark exposes patches of cream, red, and orange-tan color add winter interest; leaves glossy, dark green and less prone to leaf spot than the species; changes to yellow fall color.

Use in the Landscape: Handsome specimen tree with winter interest for areas which are wet for part of the year

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