Native to almost entire Europe, where it is used as an important timber producer. In nature specimen of 30 m high can be found. These have an upright habit and are sometimes multiple-stemmed. The oval crown is loose and half-open and the spreading branches have clearly pendulous and thin twigs. The trunk is white and is slightly flaking. Mature trunks become coarse at the base with deep fissures and turn dark to nearly black green. Twigs are red brown and have wart-like lenticels. The variably formed leaf has a double-serrated margin. Colouring in autumn from yellow to yellow brown. Hillocks, soil compaction and changing water tables have a negative influence on the health of this birch. The tree is shallow-rooting. It does not withstand coastal winds well.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Betula pendula can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (30) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Betula pendula is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 (30) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Betula pendula turn yellow in autumn.
The right time to plant Betula pendula is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula pendula with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.
Clear stem tree
feathered tree
Multi-stem tree
Pollard
acid soil
clay soil
loamy soil
nutrient-poor soil
peaty soil
sandy soil
tolerates no paving
light-loving
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
suitable for dry soil
oval
1st size , taller than 12 metres
half-open crown
green
yellowgreen
early sprout
fast growing
all species
Attractive autumn colour
valuable for butterflies
non-toxic (usually)
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