Betula pendula 'Tristis' – Betula pendula 'Tristis'

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Betula pendula 'Tristis' – Betula pendula 'Tristis'

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Graceful, average-sized to tall tree with an upright crown and strongly weeping branches. The crown is irregular oval to linear and has a loose and open structure. Occasionally the tree exceeds a height of 20 m with a width of 6 - 8 m. The trunk is bright white and retains that colour when maturing. This trunk is smooth at first, but mature trunks slightly peel. The thin twigs bend gracefully, almost straight, downwards. They are red brown and have warty lenticels. The variably-shaped leaf has a double-toothed margin. The autumn colour is yellow to yellow brown. Hillocks, soil compaction and variable water levels have a negative influence on the health of this birch. The tree is shallow rooting. Does not tolerate sea wind well.

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Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
narrow, weeping, light, open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
white, slightly peeling, later deeply furrowed at the base
Leaf
triangular to diamond-shaped, fresh green, 3 - 6 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, yellow green, ♀ erect and ± 1 cm, ♂ 3 - 8 cm, April
Fruits
pendulous fruiting catkins, circa 2- 4 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loose soil, requires little moisture
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good, no sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
The Netherlands, ± 1865
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind narrow weeping 1st size , taller than 12 metres open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Betula pendula 'Tristis'

Betula pendula 'Tristis' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula pendula 'Tristis' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula pendula 'Tristis' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula pendula 'Tristis' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula pendula 'Tristis' 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.

Betula pendula 'Tristis' blooms in april.
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