Betula pendula (alba)
Silver birch
A weeping feature tree ideal for shaded areas in your garden.
Description
Planting this small deciduous tree close together in groups will shape an orchard of white stems to create a distinct impact on your garden landscape. You can also plant Libidea ferrea trees in-between to create an eye-catching avenue.
Suitable to use indoors or for container planting. Its fruit is non-edible and it is known for its strong medicinal properties.
- Tolerates a maximum temperature of 23°C
- Estimated height: 8-12m
- Estimated width: 4-9m
- Ornamental tree
- Average wind tolerance
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Betula pendula (alba) |
Common Name | Silver birch |
Also Known As | Silwerberk |
SA Tree No​ | |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Features | Shade Tree, Treehouse Friendly |
Flowering Season | Spring |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | No |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Summer |
Growth Rate | Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Exotic |
Soil pH | 0 – 4, 5 – 8 |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Small, Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun |
Aloes & Trees
Size | Height | Trunk Thickness |
|---|---|---|
20L
| 1.0m – 1.2m
| 5mm – 15mm
|
40L
| 1.3m – 1.8m
| 12mm – 20mm
|
50L
| 1.3m – 1.9m
| 15mm – 25mm
|
100L
| 1.8m – 2.5m
| 20mm – 30mm
|
250L
| 2.5m – 4.0m
| 30mm – 50mm
|
500L
| 4.0m – 7.0m
| 50mm – 120mm
|
1000L
| 6.0m – 10.0m
| 80mm – 120mm
|
E.O.G
| 5.0m – 12.0m
| Variable
|
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