Silver birch trees belong to the betula family. A species known for  being fast growing with light coloured, peeling bark and  a light canopy. A tree native to uk with its roots as far back as 11,000 years ago.

Betual pendula or commonly know as the silver birch  is a fast growing deciduous tree popular for its ornamental interest mostly down to its attractive silvery bark which peels with age. A tree that performs well in all soil types and will typically grow up to 20 meters plus once in full maturity. A tree perfect for attracting wildlife and birds. Trees will produce a form of fruit called a catkin in spring and summer months. produced in clusters on new growth, they  start as a lime green in colour and turn to a deep brown going in to the autumn. They are a perfect food source for small birds looking to pick out the seeds in the cooler months.

TREE SIZE INFO:

Maidens (1 Year Old) : Grown up to 90cm tall. The main stem of the plant is growing and the plant will look to develop its side branches in the spring and summer months to give you the tree shape you expect to see.

Half Standards (2 Years Old): Grow up to 150cm tall. The main stem will still have a well developed trunk and side branches. It will have begun to produces its first main branches clearly and have the tree shape you would expect.

Specimen trees (3+ Years Old): Our specimen trees will have been in our fields growing for a minimum of 3 years they will have developed the tree shape you would expect. These are perfect for adding instant impact to gardens. Specimen tree vary in sizes between 300 t0 600cm tall. The stems or trunk will vary of to 20 to 30 cm in girth.

DELIVERY AVAILABLE FOR ALL OPTIONS 

Delivery on maidens and half standards included in purchase price.

You will receive from us:

– x1 Betula Pendula silver birch tree of desired size.

– Aftercare information leaflet. 

Discounts available on bulk orders of trees. Why not browse our large range of trees and fruit trees