Heritage River Birch Betula nigra 'Heritage'

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Bark

Salmon-colored bark that peels; lighter in color than the native river birch
Pests

Susceptible to birch leafminer, although attack is generally not severe
Resistant to bronze birch borer
General Comments

A variety of the native river birch
Can do well on wet soils although it also grows well on drier soils
Sensivitve to alkaline soils with a pH greater than 6.5
A good selection in southern climates (USDA Hardiness Zone 6) although it also does well in cooler climates (Hardiness Zones 4 and 5)

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