Betula alba
Silver Birch
Flower Colors
Description
Slender, narrowly conical deciduous tree to about 20m in height, with peeling white bark that remains white at the base. Ascending branches and smooth downy shoots bearing slightly rounded to diamond-shaped mid-green leaves, with yellow autumn colour, and yellow-brown catkins in early spring
Mature Height
16m
Mature Spread
6m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalCottage and informal gardenWildflower meadowWildlife gardens
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Perimeter 10-12cmP036010V3002P01010 | C: 10-12cm | €121.00 |
| Trunk Perimeter 12-14cmP036010V3002P01210 | C: 12-14cm | €148.50 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.