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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Betula trees or Birch are some of the most graceful of all trees providing interest throughout the seasons. Healthy foliage in summer turns brilliant autumn shade before dropping to reveal the ornamental bark. From dynamic white to chocolate brown, smooth and shaggy there is a wide range of bark features available. It takes time for the bark colour to develop on a Betula tree, but it is well worth the wait!
Whilst the most popular feature of Betula is their beautiful bark, they are also accompanied by pollen-filled catkins which appear with new leaves in the spring.
They will succeed on most soils with certain species happy even in wet sites. Although tolerant of chalk soils they will not reach maximum size in these conditions. Best in full sun
Common Silver Birch
White peeling bark with age, slightly pendulous branches. Diamond-shaped green leaves turn yellow in autumn.
Birch
Fine birch, considerably smaller than other forms making it ideal for small gardens. Bright white, peeling bark.
Himalayan Birch
Ascending branches, coppery bark peels to leave a distinctive white. Green serrated leaves, gold in autumn.
Chinese Red Barked Birch
Deep orange, satin, peeling bark revealing layers of variable colour. Exceptional long brown catkins in the spring.
A lovely hybrid, slow growing and graceful. Smooth, creamy, chalk white bark. Rich yellow autumn colours.
Downy Birch
Less weeping habit, smooth-downy shoots, bark white to base. Bright yellow autumn colour and brown catkins.
The white, creamy, smooth bark is comparable to the best of white utilis forms. Dark green leaves and yellow catkins.
Erman's Birch
A graceful, large birch with creamy white bark and horizontal lenticels. Rich yellow leaves in autumn.
Dark purple and orange, peeling bark and prominent horizontal lenticels. The mid-green leaves turn yellow-orange in autumn.
Strong growing with a pure white heavy trunk and branch structure. Stunning in winter. Attractive, long catkins.
The White Chocolate Birch
A narrow and upright, fast growing birch which has a wonderful white chocolate coloured stem.
Attractive, bushy tree with peeling tan and peach bark. Variegated foliage edged in cream with a pink tinge. Can revert.