Betula pendula

Silver Birch

Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver Birch, is an elegant, medium-sized, deciduous tree renowned for its slender, drooping branches and white bark. The leaves are light green and develop yellow tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 15 m and spreads 10 m wide. Betula pendula is an excellent tree for planting in clusters, for providing light shade, or using for screening and shelter. Its showy bark and fine foliage makes it a lovely specimen and it is well suited to avenue planting.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	15.00 m
Spread:	10.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Coastal, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Silver Birch
Sku	10806

Growing Betula pendula Successfully in NZ

Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Performs well in temperate NZ climates.

Betula pendula Care Tips

Water during dry spells. Mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots in winter.

Plant Size and Spacing

Grows up to 15 m tall and 10 m wide. Space young trees 8-10 m apart for best development.

Why Buy Betula pendula from The Plant Company

We provide healthy, NZ-grown Silver Birch with free NZ-wide delivery and expert planting advice.

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