'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree
Amazing interest all year round
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree
- A stunning Birch tree with distinctive peeling creamy-white bark
- Brings a variety of colour to the garden all year round, with rich burgundy leaves in spring and summer which turn a fiery orange-red and gold in autumn
- Features yellow-brown catkins in spring, followed by cone-like fruits containing small winged seeds
- Grows to approx 12m high
- Bark changes as the tree matures, turning from white through cinnamon to brown.
- A perfect specimen tree for year-round interest
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree can be grown in a very large pot (60-80cm), but its vigorous roots mean it is best planted in the ground after 3-5 years. Ensure it is kept well-watered in summer.
How big does it get?
The 'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree typically reaches a height of 10 to 12 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree should be pruned in late summer or early autumn to prevent excessive sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Royal Frost' silver birch holds an RHS hardiness rating of H7, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures colder than -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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