River Birch Dura Heat has serrated, diamond-shaped, green leaves. Yellow fall color. Glossy, pink young bark matures to brown flakes. Good for erosion control, windbreak, accent or lawn tree. Also attracts birds and butterflies.
- Landscape Size: 50′-90′ tall, 40-60′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: High
- USDA Zone: 4a
- Growth Habit: Pyramidal
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Deciduous, Fall Color, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Flourishes in well draining, evenly moist, enriched soil. Prune to shape from late winter to early spring. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring before new growth appears. Mulch roots in winter to protect from frost until established.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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