Heritage River Birch is a medium-sized tree that grows about 35 feet tall.  Tolerates moist, poorly drained soils.  It has attractive exfoliating bark in brown and tan, that is constantly peeling and curling away to reveal cream and white bark beneath. The delicate oval leaves hang from slightly-pendulous branches, casting only light shade. In fall the leaves turn glowing shades of pale gold.  It has a naturally-denser branching structure than the common river birch, which is its parent, so it is much less prone to breakage from wind and ice.