Betula aka Birch, is a deciduous hardwood tree, The bark of all birches is characteristically marked with long, horizontal or mottled markings. The bark colour is often used to when naming species – eg white birch, silver birch. Birches are generally small to medium size trees, with a tall trunk and smallish leaves that develop into a light canopy. Trees look fantastic a small garden, adding texture and allowing light to filter through to plants below; planted en mass lining a driveway or in a stand birches look just stunning.

11 LISTINGS FOR BETULA

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aka Korean Birch

This attractive birch has a complex and delicate beauty in its fawn/cream coloured bark, with pale pinkish to orange hues topped by strong patterns of striations. The bark peels to reveal further subtleties of colour beneath. Bright green leaves in summer turning striking golden yellow in autumn.

 

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This 'dazzling' Himalayan birch has gorgeous pure white, peeling bark and large (for a birch) green leaves that turn a lovely shade of gold in Autumn. Beautiful planted as a glade or as an avenue down a driveway. Yellow catkins form in spring and remain on the tree in Autumn after leaf-fall. Deciduous

 

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalayan Birch - an attractive white bark, vibrant dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, and interesting catkins in spring. An elegant tree that is perfect for all gardens, large or small. Looks great group planting. Prefers a soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

 

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aka Paper or Canoe Birch

Famed for the tough papery bark which believe it or not was once used by Native American Indians to make canoes. White, cream and papery, the bark peels off in curling layers to expose new bronze bark underneath. Dainty green foliage completes the picture. Highly ornamental. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

 

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aka Silver Birch or Alba

The ubiquitous 'Silver Birch' is popular for a reason - it's an easy to grow great looking deciduous tree. Smooth grey-white bark and delicate, green lacy foliage on arching branches. Looks great planted in groups. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

Your young 'Silver Birch' will initially have a brown stem and the 'silver' colour will develop as it matures. Make sure your new tree gets a good drink during dry spells until it gets established.

 

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aka Cut leaf Birch

Dalecarlica is a weeping Betula with leaves that are deeply cut and serrated, giving them a "lacy" appearance. Green leaves in summer turning golden yellow in the autumn. A gracious and beautiful specimen tree. Deciduous

 

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aka Japanese White Birch

Similar to Silver Birch, but has larger leaves and distinct white bark on the trunk. Lovely graceful specimen tree, slightly pendulous branches. Vibrant autumn colours. Deciduous. Very hardy.

 

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aka Birch, Gold Birch

Betula Polar Bear has a very pure white trunk with a bark that will peel down. Green leaves in summer changing to shades of yellow in the autumn before leaf drop. Native to Asia. Deciduous

 

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalayan Birch. A stunning tree which will be shown to its best advantage planted in groups. The trunk of the tree develops smooth unblemished white bark with a horizontally peeling habit. The dark green leaves have serrated edges and form a large open crown turning soft yellow in autumn. Est.10yr.growth.

This stunning tree is easy to grow in sun or part shade. Make sure the planting position has soil that does not completely dry out in hot summers. The pure whiteness of the bark may take 4 or 5 years to completely develop.

 

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aka River Birch

River Birch - Weeping. A delightful cascading form which is perfect for smaller gardens. Attractive fresh green spring and summer foliage that turns yellow before leaf fall. Characteristic flaking bark. Fast growing in sun or part shade. Tolerates quite a bit of moisture. Deciduous. PVR.

I purchased one of these for my own garden about a year ago as I was enchanted by the beautiful shape and fresh green leaves. I have an awkward small courtyard area that sometimes gets quite wet - this tree was the perfect choice and it is doing well.