Betula nigra 'Heritage' (River Birch)

The Betula nigra 'Heritage', commonly known as the River Birch, is a deciduous tree that is native to eastern United States. It is characterized by its exfoliating bark, which peels in thin, papery layers revealing colors ranging from cinnamon-brown to creamy-white. This fast-growing tree has a graceful and open canopy with lustrous green foliage that turns yellow in the fall.