Dura-Heat® River Birch – Tree Form (Betula nigra 'BNMTF')

Dura-Heat® River Birch – Tree Form (Betula nigra 'BNMTF') is the heat-tolerant champion of the birch world in a clean, classic single-trunk form. Selected for its superior performance in hot, humid climates, it delivers the River Birch’s signature exfoliating bark and exceptionally glossy dark green foliage with an elegant, upright silhouette.

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 ft
• Width: 20–30 ft

Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Characteristics:

• Superior heat and humidity tolerance — outperforms standard River Birch in hot climates
• Exceptionally glossy, dark green foliage — more refined than typical River Birch
• Stunning peeling bark in cinnamon, cream, and salmon tones — year-round interest
• Single-trunk tree form — clean, classic landscape silhouette
• Fast growth rate
• Golden-yellow fall foliage
• Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer

Ideal For:

• Street and boulevard planting in warm climates
• Specimen or shade tree
• Streambanks, rain gardens, and wet areas
• Residential and commercial landscapes

Important Information:

• Professional installation available
• Installation scheduled with our team after checkout
• Installation available within approximately 1.5 hours of Owensboro, Kentucky
• Orders fulfilled on scheduled pickup dates
• Inventory is constantly changing and may be unavailable

Each order is carefully selected and held to our quality standards before reaching you.