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Silver Birch Tree

betula pendula

With its striking white bark and triangular leaves that shimmer in the wind, the silver birch is one of our most elegant and graceful native trees.

Marshalls Garden

1 x Bare Root Tree

11501203

Only 5 remaining

£24.99

1 x 10L Tree

11504026

Currently Out of Stock

£46.19

Was £65.99

Tree Delivery from £4.95* | Learn More

Tree Delivery from £4.95*

Bare Root Trees - Standard Delivery charge of £4.95.

Potted Trees - Extra Large delivery charge of £9.99

All our Trees are dispatched directly from our nursery. Trees showing as 'In Stock' on the individual product page will be dispatched by our expert nursery team within 48 hours of placing your order (orders placed Sunday to Thursday). Dispatching 5 days a week.

We avoid sending any plants in the post over the weekend to ensure they arrive with you in the freshest condition.

For 'Pre-Orders' please refer to the estimated delivery date on each product page. Further details can be found in the table below of when we send different plant orders out.

All exact delivery charge shown at checkout.

Key Features

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Hardy

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Pollinator Friendly

Product Information

Eventual Height:

12m/40ft

Position:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Suitable for:

Small Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Cottage Garden, Borders, Patio

Plant Type:

Perennial

Soil Type:

Tolerates a wide range, but prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Sandy, loam, clay-loam.

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Plant outdoors

Plant outdoors

Flowering

Flowering
  • Striking white bark
  • Graceful tree with weeping branches
  • Leaves turn a warm buttery yellow in autumn
  • Fast-growing deciduous tree

With its striking white bark, weeping branches and triangular leaves that shimmer in the wind, the silver birch (Betula pendula) is one of our most elegant and graceful native trees. The leaves turn a warm buttery yellow in autumn, and the white bark adds interest to the garden through winter. Long yellow-brown catkins appear on bare branches in spring.

Silver birches are relatively fast-growing (approximately 50cm a year), and make beautiful specimen trees in a large garden. The white bark is most noticeable on young trees.

How To Grow

  • Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
  • Water regularly in the first year to establish roots.
  • Prune in late winter if necessary to shape or remove deadwood.
  • Apply a mulch layer in spring to retain moisture.

    • Plant birch trees in a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-drained soil, avoiding areas with strong winds. Water regularly during the first year, especially in dry periods, to establish the root system. Prune in late winter to shape or remove any dead or damaged branches. Adding a mulch layer in spring helps to conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Once established, birch trees are hardy and relatively low-maintenance, adding beauty to any landscape with their striking white bark and graceful shape.

    Guide To Plant Sizes

    Our ornamental trees arrive either as potted plants or bare-root trees, carefully selected for your garden. Here’s what to expect:

    Potted Trees: Your tree will arrive potted, ready for planting. If you can't plant immediately, place the pot outdoors in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

    Bare-Root Trees: Delivered during autumn or winter when ready for planting. If planting is delayed, keep the roots moist by covering them in soil in a cool location. Aim to plant within seven days of delivery.

    Planting Tips:

    • In-Ground: Dig a hole slightly larger than the rootball. Place the tree at the same level it was in the pot or with the graft union just above the soil for bare roots. Backfill, add soil improver, firm in, and water well.
    • In Containers: Use a pot with drainage holes, layering stones at the bottom. Fill with quality compost, plant, and water well.

    Seasonal Care: Plant hardy trees throughout the year, avoiding extremes. During winter, plants may arrive dormant or bare-root with no leaves. This is normal and encourages strong spring growth.

    Water regularly during the first year, especially in dry periods. For bare-root trees, soak roots before planting. Add mulch in spring to retain moisture and nourish roots.

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