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    BETULA
    BETULA
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    BETULA

    Commonly known as Birch

    Genus of about 60 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from varying habitats throughout the northern hemisphere.

    Graceful in habit (lady of the woods), ornamental bark, colourful autumn foliage, attractive male catkins and an open crown make this a superb choice for a garden tree for even modestly sized gardens. Autumn leaves decompose quickly.

    The UK species are silver, downy and dwarf and are all important wildlife trees.

    Countless uses in history including canoes, writing material, beer and wine and bark gaiters.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      One of the 'pioneer' species which quickly colonise bare ground. Most are tolerant of very exposed positions. Wildlife plant - birds and insects. A wonderful airy tree for medium-sized gardens.
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
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    Betula - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    varieties
    BETULA ermanii 'Mt. Zao Purple'
    Attractive purple and orange bark
     
    H/Std
    £95.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA 'Fascination'
    Peeling deep orange bark. Pyramidal shape. Leaves turn yellow in autumn
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA pendula
    Common silver birch, Lady of the woods
     
    Pot grown
    £11.50
    BETULA pendula 'Tristis'
    Weeping birch
    tall tree with pendulous branches
     
    H/Std
    £90.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA pendula 'Youngii'
    Young's weeping birch
    Small weeping tree with pendulous branches and usually no leading stem
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA pumila
    American dwarf birch, bog birch
    Pointed and coarsely-toothed leaves. A North American shrub with an upright habit
     
    2 Litre
    £16.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Chinese Garden'
    Richly peeling white bark on this outstanding selection originating from Werrington Park in Cornwall
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    Unavailable
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    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'Red Panda'
    Striking copper-red bark
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    Unavailable
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    BETULA utilis subsp. jacquemontii
    Himalayan birch
    Beautiful white bark especially when viewed in winter from a distance
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost'
    Brillliant white bark and glossy leaves
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    BETULA utilis subsp. utilis 'Nepalese Orange'
    Smooth, glossy, coppery-orange bark
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £90.00
    BETULA utilis subsp. utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate'
    Dark chocolate-brown bark
     
    H/Std
    £90.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    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
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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