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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.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Betula pendula 'Laciniata' plant

    How to Grow Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • catkins

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    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'

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    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 '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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    Betula Royal Frost®

    Scientific Name: Betula 'Penci-2'

    aka Betula 'Royal Frost', Betula Royal Frost® ['Penci-2'], Betula x 'Royal Frost™', Royal Frost® Birch, Royal Frost® Purple Birch, Royal Frost™ Red Leaf Birch

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 30'-35'

    Width: 15'-18'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Betula Royal Frost® foliage by Karl Gercens III
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