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Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula

The iconic silver-white tree for instant atmosphere

Grown by Danielle

South Downs National Park

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Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Ornamental Trees
Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Ornamental Trees
Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Ornamental Trees
Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Ornamental Trees
Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Ornamental Trees

£50

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Perfectly happy plants, or your money back

Specialist overnight plant delivery

The highlights

  • 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

Description

  • One of our most iconic native trees, Silver Birch makes an impact in any garden with its elegant silver-white bark and gracefully weeping branches
  • The silver bark sheds its layers like paper, developing contrasting dark fissures and cracks with age that make each tree unique
  • Silver Birch trees support over 300 insect species as well as moths and many diverse fungi. Hole-nesting birds such as woodpeckers make their homes in the trunk
  • Bright green serrated edged leaves form a light, airy canopy which allows for underplanting, turning golden yellow in autumn
  • Yellow and green catkins appear in April and May, hanging in clusters like lambs' tails. Their seeds are enjoyed by birds including Siskins, Greenfinches & Redpolls
  • Silver Birch improves your soil - it spreads its roots wide, bringing otherwise inaccessible nutrients into the tree. These are then transferred into the soil by falling leaves.
  • In Celtic folklore, Silver Birch symbolises renewal, and bundles of its twigs were used to drive out the spirits of the old year.
  • Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.
  • Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

What To Expect

Supplied as:

Bare Root
Our trees are supplied as “bare roots” meaning that the roots of the trees are established below the ground but not actively growing (dormant) between November and March. As bare roots are stored without any soil or pot, they would easily settle themselves when in contact with soil in your garden. Don't panic if your tree is not showing any sign of growth above the ground comes April, as its still in the dormant phase.
9L Eco Pot
This tree is supplied in a 9L Eco Pot, which is approx D15 x H30cm. Eco Pots use 70% less plastic then traditional pots and can be recycled easily. A 9L pot allows ample space for good root development and can support a good size tree.
18L Pot
15L Pot
3L Pot

Height on arrival:

120-150cm inc. roots
220-250cm inc. pot
180-240cm
300-400cm inc. pot
100-120cm inc. pot

Eventual height:

15m (49ft)
15m
15m
15m
15m

Eventual spread:

10m
10m
10m
10m
10m

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow

Habit:

Bushy
Bushy
Bushy
Bushy
Bushy

Hardiness:

Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK
Fully Hardy
This tree is fully hardy, meaning it will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK

Rootstock:

Own rootstock

Spacing:

How To Grow

High Pest/Disease resistance

Generally pest and disease resistantMORE

Water regularly when newly planted

Water young trees regularly until roots are well established

Full Sun

Position in Full Sun (6h+) or partial shade

Moist but well-drained soil

Suits any soil type that is moist but well-drained

Prune Annually

Any pruning should be done when the tree is fully dormant, from late summer until early winter. If you prune in late winter or early spring when the sap is 'rising' this can cause heaving bleeding of sap and weaken or even kill the tree

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South Downs National Park

Meet Danielle

110 years' expertise free with every tree

Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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Good to know

Our plants are grown 
in the UK

Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.

Our plants are delivered overnight

Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 
24 hours.

We're here to help at every step

We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team 
of experts.

Perfect plants, guaranteed

We’re confident that you’ll be delighted 
with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re 
perfectly happy.

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How do I know I'm getting quality plants?

All of our plants are grown in specialist nurseries with the highest standards of plant care and sustainability. We guarantee you'll love them as much as we do! Don't just take our word for it - we've got thousands of great reviews on Trustpilot.

When will I get my plants?

The delivery timescale for each plant is on the web page (near the 'add to basket's button). You'll receive a dispatch email with an exact delivery date once your plants are on their way, so you can get the garden ready.

How will my plants be packed and delivered?

We send all of our orders through a courier network designed to handle plants. Specialist equipment ensures that no plants will be damaged during the packing process and every order is carefully finished and checked by plant-loving humans. Your plants will arrive in the most sustainable packaging possible with minimal to no plastic used.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.

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