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Deciduous
- Tree shape: Standard
- M Size: Medium
- Leaf colour: Yellow / Green
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Pruning not necessary
- Attractive bark
- Drought tolerant
- Chalk tolerant
- Prefers acid soil
- Wet tolerant
- Autumn colour
Description: Betula alba pendula, also known as the Common Silver Birch or The ‘Lady of the Woods’ is a graceful slender tree which carries all year round interest. The variable, silver peeling bark develops with age and slightly pendulous branches. Diamond shaped green leaves turn buttery yellow in the autumn. Yellowish brown catkins develop over winter and look stunning in the spring. Makes an excellent windbreak and specimen, native tree.
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History: Originates from Europe, N Asia.
Betula Growing Tips: They will succeed on most soils with certain species happy even in wet sites. Although tolerant of chalk soils they will not reach a maximum size in these conditions. Best planted in a full sun position.
Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 4m



















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