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Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

Also Known As

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

Plant type

tree

size

H: 40'
W: 20'

planting zones

2a-8b

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Betula pendula 'Laciniata' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Flowers: catkins blooms in spring
Uses: cascading, cut leaves, distinctive bark, fall color, peeling bark, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The elegant, gracefully weeping tree pairs attractive dark-green and daintily cut leaf foliage on pendulous branches with glorious exfoliating white bark. Leaves turn glorious bright lemon-yellow in the fall. This 30-40' tree is greatly recommended as a lawn tree or specimen; makes an excellent focal point in any landscape, particularly where extra moisture is present. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Slender branches have weeping tips, graceful off-white peeling bark. Yellow fall color. Zones 2-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A very distinctive tree with pendulous branch tips and deeply cut leaves. Provides a light and lacy texture to the landscape. Bark turns white with age. AGM winner.