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BETULA pendula 'Laciniata'
Commonly known as Swedish birch

(syn. 'Dalecarlica') - daintily cut leaves and very pendulous branchlets although branches are not weeping
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Europe, Russia(western Siberia) -
Deciduous
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Ovate
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Rhomboidal
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Height
20m (70ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
Tree
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade. -
ConicalNarrow
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size20m (70ft)
6m (20ft)
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