Dura-Heat River Birch
Betula nigra 'BNMTF'
Height:
30 - 35 ft.
Width:
15 - 20 ft.
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Sun
Shape:
Oval
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained Tolerates Occasional Standing Water
Zones:
4 - 9
Native Range:
North America
The Gardener's Notepad
Dura-Heat is a little smaller than the species and, as the name implies, it can tolerate much higher temperatures without dropping it's leaves due to stress.