Betula nigra 'Heritage' - STDS 12-14 CM

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula nigra 'Cully'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque tree * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Black-brown, rolling, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Black birch 'Heritage' is sprawling, picturesque and upright in structure and has a loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula nigra 'Heritage' is a shallow-rooted or heart-rooted tree and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots close to the surface.