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    Betula pendula

    Also Known As

    • European Weeping Birch
    • European White Birch
    • Silver Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 2a-7b

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    Betula pendula plant details

    Betula pendula is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula pendula

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula pendula

    USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Aptly described as the ?Lady of the Woods?? (Hillier), the silvery-white trunk of this 40-60? tree is attractive all year and the foliage delicate and lacy. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The best known of the white barked birch. It grows rapidly and develops into a stately specimen with graceful, pendulous branches, sometimes reaching 50' or more in height with a spread of one-half to two-thirds the height. Sharply toothed leaves emerge early in spring. The yellow of fall is soon followed by the beautiful white silhouette against a deep blue winter sky. A well proven and useful tree.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Betula pendula plant

    How to Grow Betula pendula

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis

    aka Betula albo-sinensis, Betula albosinensis, Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis', Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis, Chinese Red Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula utilis ssp. albosinensis by Sten Porse
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    Betula 'Edinburgh'

    aka White stemmed Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-50'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula 'Edinburgh' foliage by plant lust
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    Betula nigra Heritage

    Scientific Name: Betula nigra 'Cully'

    aka Betula nigra 'Cully' Heritage®, Betula nigra 'Heritage', Betula nigra Heritage®, Cully River Birch, Heritage River Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula nigra Heritage form by Bob Gutowski
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    Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

    aka Betula pendula 'Cutleaf', Cutleaf European White Birch, Cutleaf Weeping Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Laciniata' foliage by Kurt Stueber
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    Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

    aka Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf', Trost's Dwarf European White Birch

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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