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
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Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2
Introduction
A North American native, `Heritage' river birch can grow 50 to 80 feet tall but is often seen at 40 to 50 feet. It will grow about 30 inches READ MORE http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ST095