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Birch Trees
With their tall, slender forms and bright white or copper peeling bark, birch trees are a classic feature of British woodlands. A native tree with varieties suitable for any size of garden, they’re easy to care for and attractive to a huge number of wildlife species. Our birch trees come to you from our nursery in the South Downs, where an outdoor environment, sustainable growing practices and professional pruning all combine to make them healthier and hardier than most.
Which birch tree is best for your garden?
For classically striking looks and height in larger spaces, we love the Silver Birch. With fluffy catkins and bright green leaves in spring, berries in summer and golden autumn foliage, you’ll enjoy year-round interest. Another great option for larger gardens is the Paper Birch, with beautiful paper thin white, peeling bark. The Himalayan Birch is a white, slender tree suited to smaller gardens, as is the Weeping Silver Birch, with its compact dome and long, slender branches. Find out more and pick your perfect birch tree with our handy guide.
What grows well with birches?
If you have the space (and birches take up relatively little), small groups of two or three tall trees growing up together look naturally elegant. A group of the same variety can be really striking, or mix it up by combining a brass coloured Tibetan Cherry with classic Silver and Himalayan birches. If you’re planting your birch as part of a woodland theme, then a rowan, crabapple or hazel tree makes a natural looking partner for your birch. As birches grow quickly, it’s a good idea to plant them with trees that have a similar growth rate - these are some of our favourites.
Growers' tips
Birch trees are fully hardy and low maintenance, thriving in any moist, well drained soil. They will be fine in a position of full sun or partial shade and will not deprive lower-growing plants of sun due to their airy foliage, which allows plenty of dappled light to filter through. They’re also generally resistant to all pests and diseases and require only annual pruning. This should be done when the tree is fully dormant, between late summer and early winter. Young trees should be watered regularly until their roots are established - your tree will be drought resistant after that.
The iconic silver-white tree for instant atmosphere
- Elegant silver bark and gracefully weeping branches
- A tall, slender tree that's suitable for even small and urban gardens
- Supports 300+ insect species, birds, mammals and fungi
- RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
Spectacular peeling bark
- Strong upright tree
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 4x4m
- Small white spring flowers
- Blossoms in April-May
A winter garden highlight - and all year round!
- Shimmering white peeling bark
- Fresh green foliage with yellow catkins in spring
- Plant as a feature in a large lawn or in groups
- Attracts birds, bees and butterflies to your garden
A smaller and more weeping alternative
- A smaller and more weeping alternative
- Compact dome and long, graceful branches
- Perfect for smaller spaces
- Fully hardy and low-maintenance
Low maintenance, high impact
- Spring catkins, autumn colour and elegant silver white bark
- Perfect for a wildlife friendly deciduous hedge
- Average growth - 20-40cm per year
- Grows to 12m, can easily be maintained at lower levels
An elegant variety of Birch tree with paper-thin peeling bark
- An elegant variety of Birch tree
- Paper-thin peeling bark
- Attracts local wildlife
- Dark green leaves which turn bright yellow in Autumn
Bronze peeling bark tree
- Multi-stem classic tree shape
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 4x4m
- Small white spring flowers
- Blossoms in April-May
Colour all year round
- Distinctive creamy white peeling bark
- Burgundy leaves turning fiery red-orange in autumn
- Bark changes colour as it matures
- Grows to approx 12m
Super hardy with silvery, peeling bark
- A classic with yellow catkins and scarlet autumn foliage
- Thrives even in exposed, windy areas
- Average growth - 20-40cm per year
- Grows to 12m, can easily be maintained at lower levels
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