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Heritage® Birch
The bark exfoliates on younger trees and opens to a lighter, salmon-colored trunk. The bark of this deciduous tree, when mature, is ridged and deepens to dark brown. The Heritage River Birch tree, Betula nigra, 'Heritage', is the most prominent of all the cultivars of River Birch trees. One of the most appealing features of the Heritage® Birch is the bark, which, on larger, young branches and stems, is reddish to pinkish brown and peels off in papery strips. This tree is handsome without leaves because of its graceful silhouette and exfoliating bark. It is faster growing, has larger, glossier leaves and is less prone to leaf spot than the other species. The exposed inner bark is gray-brown to cinnamon-brown to reddish brown. ... more
Native American Plum This deciduous tree typically grows to 15-25' tall with a broad, spreading crown. Flowers are followed by edible, round, red plums with bright yellow pulp which ripen in early summer. The leaves turn yellow to red in autumn for great fall color. Wildlife are attracted to the sweet fruits. The fruits are perhaps better used for preserves and jellies. As a shrub, it suckers freely and can form large colonies. |
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