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    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.

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    • 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

    Varieties

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    • BETULA dahurica 'Maurice Foster'
    Shaggy bark which is red when young
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    BETULA ermanii 'Mt. Zao Purple'
    Attractive purple and orange bark
     
    Whip
    £45.00
    H/Std
    £90.00
    BETULA 'Fascination'
    Peeling deep orange bark. Pyramidal shape. Leaves turn yellow in autumn
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    H/Std
    £75.00
    BETULA nigra
    Black birch, River birch
    Purplish orange bark in more mature trees
     
    Whip
    £25.00
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    Not available until May 2025
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    BETULA papyrifera
    Canoe birch, Paper birch
    white bark
     
    Whip
    £20.00
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    Not available until May 2025
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    BETULA pendula
    Common silver birch, Lady of the woods
     
    Pot grown
    £11.00
    BETULA pendula 'Laciniata'
    Swedish birch
    (syn. 'Dalecarlica') - daintily cut leaves and very pendulous branchlets although branches are not weeping
     
    H/Std
    £90.00
    BETULA pendula 'Tristis'
    Weeping birch
    tall tree with pendulous branches
     
    H/Std
    £90.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 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
    BETULA pumila
    American dwarf birch, bog birch
    Pointed and coarsely-toothed leaves. A North American shrub with an upright habit
     
    2 Litre
    £16.50
    BETULA 'Royal Frost'
    Purple birch
    White stem, reddish leaves at first turning to a dramatic yellow in autumn
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis
    Chinese red-barked birch
    (B.albosinensis var. septentrionalis) - a rare species but one of the most attractive of all birches. The paperlike bark is pink & red and peels off in rings from around the trunk each season when mature
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Rose'
    Chinese red-barked birch
    New form. More solid orange-red colouring to trunk
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    BETULA utilis subsp. albosinensis 'China Ruby'
    Chinese red-barked birch
    An original Chinese introduction by Ernest Wilson and arguably one of the very finest birches for its bark. Peeling bark is creamy-white flushed grey and pink maturing to a coppery-red. Spectacular! Limited availability
     
    H/Std
    £90.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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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
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    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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    Afterplant - Tree & Shrub
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
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    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
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