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Betula nigra 'Cully' (Heritage)

Family Betulaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 12 - 21.5 m (40 - 70 ft)
Spread 10 - 20 m (35 - 65 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Betula nigra 'Cully' (Heritage) (river birch) yields showy and bright yellow blossoms during mid-spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is dark green in colour. The bark is showy, multi-coloured light brown and exfoliating in texture. Betula nigra 'Cully' (Heritage) (river birch) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bog, lawn, mass planting, pond, shade, specimen, street planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist disease, and it is tolerant of wet sites, compacted soil and pollution. In autumn, Betula nigra 'Cully' (Heritage) is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Betula nigra 'Cully' (Heritage) (river birch) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.