Birch

Black Prince

Betula ‘Black Prince’ is a selection of Betula pendula. Its foliage is a key feature, carrying purple, black, white colouring. Best performance comes with ordinary garden care; it is hardy.

Costata

aka Korean Birch This attractive birch has a complex and delicate beauty in its fawn/cream coloured bark. This has 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 turn a striking golden yellow in autumn. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Dazzler

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 Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Jacquemontii

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. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Jermyns

aka Himalyan Birch A vigorous medium sized broadly conical tree. Attractive pinky and coppery brown bark which peels in horizontal papery flakes. Dark green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn. Noted for very long, yellow-brown catkins up to 17cm in length. Deciduous. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Pendula

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. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Pendula Dalecarlica

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 Habit: Tree Weeping Low Work. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Polar Bear

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 Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Silver Shadow

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. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

Summer Cascade

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. Habit: Tree Weeping Low Work. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.

White Spire

aka Himalayan Birch Himalyan Birch. A selected form of this special tree that has a glistening white trunk of peeling bark. The dark green foliage has serrated edges and turns warm yellow in autumn. 'White Spire' tends to have a very upright columnar habit. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Est.10yr.growth. Make a real statement by planting in groups of 3 or more with some garden up-lighting to show off the white trunks at night. Habit: Tree Multi Branched. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.