Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
Betula albosinensis is a fine example of a Birch. It is a deciduous, medium sized tree with a conical to spreading habit. Betula albosinensis has thin, tapering leaves which create a light and airy canopy. It is greatly admired for its peeling, smooth orange-red bark, which is creamy-white when the tree is young. The green foliage…Read More
Betula pendula is a native deciduous tree, and can be either a multi-stem or single trunk tree. It has a soft, gentle weeping habit with arching branches. Its diamond-shaped fresh green leaves turn a delicate yellow in the autumn. Betula pendula has a maximum height of between 7-12m, so does require plenty of space to…Read More
Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ is a small, deciduous tree, with peeling white bark and pendulous branches reaching the ground to form a dome shaped tree. Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ can be grown in either a sheltered or exposed site, in moist, well-drained soil. Its green leaves turn yellow in the autumn. It has an eventual height of…Read More
Betula nigra is a bushy, medium sized deciduous tree. If you have a wet garden, then this is the Birch for you! It will tolerate most soils, but would not be happy in permanently waterlogged ground. Betula nigra has pinkish-brown bark that exfoliates in masses of papery scales. It can be grown in sheltered or exposed sites. Its…Read More
Betula nigra ‘Summer Cascade’ is a graceful form of deciduous Birch. It has gentle, weeping pendulous branches, with peeling silver-pink bark which provides year round interest. It produces catkins in the spring and summer. Its dark green leaves turn a stunning yellow in the autumn. Betula nigra ‘Summer Cascade’ is an ideal tree to plant near…Read More
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii is a very popular tree. This is due to its architectural shape and brilliant white bark on its trunk and larger branches. The multi-stem variety is very effective. They are often planted in groups of three for a stunning effect. Betula utilis var. jaquemontii has ovate shaped leaves which turn yellow in…Read More
Betula pubescens is a slender, deciduous tree with a conical shape. It has pendulous branches with downy stems and peeling white bark. Betula pubescens has diamond shaped green leaves which turn yellow in the autumn. It produces yellow-brown catkins in the spring. It will grow in either a sheltered or exposed position. Betula pubescens has…Read More
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii ‘Snow Queen’ is a deciduous tree and a variety of Himalayan birch, the main feature of which is the stunning snowy white exfoliating winter bark. This develops on the tree early in its life. Betula utilis var. jacquemontii ‘Snow Queen’ produces yellow and brown catkins in the spring, which is followed by…Read More
