Silver Birch. Conical tree with peeling white bark, which becomes marked with dark rugged cracks at the base. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Betula pendula
Conical tree with peeling white bark, which becomes marked with dark rugged cracks at the base. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Betula |
|---|---|
| Species | pendula |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Silver Birch |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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