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Betula Pendula | Silver Birch
Betula Pendula | Silver Birch

Betula Pendula | Silver Birch

Betula pendula | Silver Birch ( syn. Betula alba )

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SKU: TR00006972
3 litre pot | 60cm tall
£24.99
Available to order from summer
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£59.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
£109.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
bare root | 60 - 80cm tall
£9.99
Available to order from autumn
3 × bare root | 60 - 80cm tall
£19.98 £29.97
Unavailable
bare root | 1.2m tall
£29.99
Available to order from autumn
bare root | 1.0 - 1.25m tall
£29.99
Available to order from autumn
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Delivery options

Standard £5.99

Overview

Diamond-shaped, bright green leaves hang from graceful, pendent branches. It is a fast-growing tree with white, peeling bark that becomes marked with black, rugged cracks as it gets older. In spring, yellow-brown male catkins appear and in late autumn the foliage turns yellow before falling. It is one of the most widely used birches, grown for its narrow, conical shape and ability to grow in almost all soils and situations. All the Betulas we supply are single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect.

Care guide

Birches don't need much pruning, but you may want to remove any diseased or crossing branches. It is essential that any pruning work is carried out between late summer and mid-winter as the sap will 'bleed' heavily at other times. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake well.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: March
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
    • Eventual Height:12m Plus
    • Eventual Spread: 8m Plus
    • Height:1.5 - 1.8m tall

    Please note: Heights are measured from the top of the pot upwards

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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