Dura Heat® River Birch (Betula nigra ‘BNMTF’)
Dura Heat® River Birch is a refined selection of the native river birch, prized for its beautiful exfoliating bark, compact form, and superior heat tolerance. Its creamy tan to cinnamon-colored bark peels in layers for striking year-round texture, while its dense, dark green foliage turns golden yellow in fall. Dura Heat® grows faster and holds its leaves longer in hot climates than standard varieties, making it a perfect choice for shade, screening, or specimen planting.
Height/Spread: 30–40 ft tall × 25–30 ft wide
Foliage: Dark green in summer, golden yellow in fall
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained to wet soils
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Features:
Peeling, decorative bark in shades of cream and cinnamon
Superior heat and drought tolerance
Faster-growing and more compact than standard river birch
Excellent for shade, screening, or as a specimen tree
Resistant to bronze birch borer
Ships in a 5-gallon pot (5-6 feet tall).
Dura Heat® River Birch (Betula nigra ‘BNMTF’)
Dura Heat® River Birch is a refined selection of the native river birch, prized for its beautiful exfoliating bark, compact form, and superior heat tolerance. Its creamy tan to cinnamon-colored bark peels in layers for striking year-round texture, while its dense, dark green foliage turns golden yellow in fall. Dura Heat® grows faster and holds its leaves longer in hot climates than standard varieties, making it a perfect choice for shade, screening, or specimen planting.
Height/Spread: 30–40 ft tall × 25–30 ft wide
Foliage: Dark green in summer, golden yellow in fall
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained to wet soils
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Features:
Peeling, decorative bark in shades of cream and cinnamon
Superior heat and drought tolerance
Faster-growing and more compact than standard river birch
Excellent for shade, screening, or as a specimen tree
Resistant to bronze birch borer
Ships in a 5-gallon pot (5-6 feet tall).
