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Betula / Birch

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Betula albosinensis

Betula albosinensis / Chinese Red Birch

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

Betula pendula / Silver Birch

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'

Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ / Young’s Weeping Birch

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 'Summer Cascade'

Betula nigra ‘Summer Cascade’ / Weeping River Birch

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

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii / Himalayan Birch

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 / Downy Birch

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 ‘Doorenbos’

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii ‘Doorenbos’ 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 ‘Doorenbos’ produces yellow and brown catkins in the spring, which is followed by ovate,…Read More

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