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  • BETULA pendula 'Tristis'
    BETULA pendula 'Tristis'
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    BETULA pendula 'Tristis'

    Commonly known as Weeping birch

     AWARD
    Tall tree with pendulous branches
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £90.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Introduced in 1867. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Russia(western Siberia).
    • Deciduous
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Dentate
    • Deltoid
    • Ovate
    • Height
      20m (70ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Tree
      Slender branchlets. Bark remains white at the base
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Dappled shade.
    • Conical
      Narrow
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      20m (70ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
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    Betula - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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