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Beginner
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12m
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15m
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Betula pendula
Other names: Silver birch, Weeping birch, Lady of the woods, European white birch, Lady birch, Betula verrucosa, Bed wen, Warty birch, Birk tree, Common birch
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Genus: Betula
Species: B. pendula - B. pendula is a fast-growing, upright tree, later weeping with age, with ovate leaves and distinctive peeling white bark.
Betula pendula is: Deciduous
Flower: Brown in Spring
Foliage: Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Fruit: Brown in Summer
Tree shape: Narrowly conical, Open branched
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Wild daffodil), Narcissus 'Arctic Gold' (Daffodil 'Arctic Gold')
Betula pendula (Silver birch) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Woodland, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grows well in a wide range of soils and situations.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Pamela Richardson
Hi I have just bought this ornamental variety and wondered if it is ok to plant it amongst smaller shrubs, like japonicas, rhododendrons etc? Thanks
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- Posted: Fri. 9th March 2012 08:59
- Last reply: Tue. 13th March 2012 17:15
Comment from
Nicola
Betula pendula (Silver birch) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:26
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
In the wild, it is a pioneer species, often associated with newly disturbed ground and open areas. The open habit of silver birch produces a light dappled shade in sunlight, allowing a range of plants to be grown underneath it. Ferns can be particularly attractive in this position. Birch produces masses of seeds which provide food for small finches, especially redpolls, siskins, greenfinches and goldfinches. Leaves often attract greenfly which in turn will bring in blue tits. Silver birch is also an important species for moths and other insects.
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- Posted: Thu. 14th May 2009 17:48
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