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Betula pendula Tristis
Betula pendula Tristis
€55.00
Betula pendula Tristis A weeping cultivar of the native silver birch, Betula pendula Tristis is a medium-sized to tall deciduous tree with a narrow crown, slender branches and gracefully drooping, twisting twigs. Average growth rate. The bark is white, peeling like the species; dark fissures develop as the tree ages. Long, brownish male catkins ...
Betula pendula Youngii
Betula pendula Youngii
€55.00
Young's Weeping Birch A weeping cultivar of the native silver birch, Betula pendula Youngii is a better choice than Tristis for the smaller garden. Young’s weeping birch is a small, slow-growing, deciduous tree with a domed crown and arching, slender branches which fall right to the ground. The bark is white and peeling; dark fissures develop as...
Betula pubescens - Downy Birch
€16.00
Downy Birch - (Beith chlúmhach) The native species Betula pubescens is a tall, deciduous tree rather similar to the silver birch but with creamy-brown bark rather than white, more upright branches, and fine down on the young twigs. It also prefers damper environments, being found on bogs, and tolerates shadier conditions. Narrowly conical habit....
Betula utilis Jaquemontii Doorenbos - Himalayan Birch
Betula utilis Jaquemontii Doorenbos - Himalayan Birch
€95.00
Himalayan Birch Doorenbos Also known as Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Snow Queen'.Betula utilis var. jaquemontii 'Doorenbos' is an excellent selected variety developing lovely white bark from a young age. This is a slender, fast-growing, deciduous tree whose outstanding bark has orange-hued glints just below the pure-white, peeling surface. I...
Betula albosinensis China Rose
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch China Rose A new cultivar with bark of a deeper orange-red, Betula albosinensis China Rose is a beautiful tree which shines in all seasons. It forms a graceful, medium-sized, deciduous tree with an open twiggy crown, and beautiful, deep orange red bark, peeling to reveal patches of cream and beige, especially lovely when...
Betula albosinensis China Ruby
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch China Ruby Smaller than most Chinese red-barked birches, Betula albosinensis China Ruby is an ideal tree for small gardens. Beautiful tree in all seasons, it forms a graceful, slow-growing, small to medium-sized, deciduous tree with a twiggy, open crown. The shiny, coppery-russet bark peels to reveal pale chestnut and cr...
Betula albosinensis Fascination
€14.00
Chinese red-barked birch Fascination Beautiful throughout the year, Betula albosinensis Fascination is a vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree with ascending branches and an open, pyramidal crown, particularly good when planted in groups, but also lovely as a specimen. The shining, deep copper-orange bark slowly turns shades of white and pink, a...
Betula albosinensis Pink Champagne
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch Pink Champagne A beautiful tree for year-round colour in a medium-sized or larger garden, Betula albosinensis Pink Champagne is a slender, medium-sized, deciduous tree with an open spreading crown casting a light, dappled shade. The bark is a beautiful pale orange-pink with a white bloom, which peels to reveal a deeper p...
Betula albosinensis Red Panda
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch Red Panda A superb, vigorous tree for year-round interest, Betula albosinensis Red Panda is a medium-sized to large, deciduous tree with an open conical crown. The bark is a deep coppery pinkish-crimson, peeling early to reveal a purple and grey beneath. The pointed, ovate leaves are deep green, turning butter-yellow in ...
Betula albosinensis var. septentrionlis Kansu
€18.00
Northern Chinese red Birch Kansu A lovely, easy-to-grow tree for year-round colour, Betula albosinensis var. septentrionlis Kansu is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with upright branches and an open, conical crown. The bark is a rich, matte, coppery-brown, which flakes and peels to reveal an under-bark of similar colour. The pointed, ov...
Betula nigra - River Birch
€7.00
River Birch A fast growing large tree with beautiful creamy, peeling bark that darkens with age. Betula nigra is the perfect tree for wet ground. Native to the Southeastern U.S. where it mainly grows along riverbanks in which it is a valuable tree in preventing erosion and it has in fact been a popular tree in Europe for many years because of t...
Betula papyrifera - Paper Birch
€4.00
Paper Birch Native to North America, Betula papyrifera is sometimes called the Canoe birch, as the oily bark was used by native Americans to cover their canoes and teepees. The paper birch is a tall, fast-growing, deciduous tree of graceful, conical habit, well adapted to northern climates. The bark is white, peeling off in papery patches to rev...
Betula pendula - Silver Birch
€2.20
Silver Birch - (Beith gheal) The familiar native silver birch, Betula pendula, is a tall, deciduous tree with an open crown and gracefully drooping branches. The bark is white, peeling off in papery patches to reveal pale salmon under-bark. Long, brownish-yellow male catkins like lamb’s tails appear in mid-spring; the upright, female flowers are...
Betula utilis Long Trunk
Betula utilis Long Trunk
€18.00
Weeping Himalayan Birch A weeping form of the West Himalayan birch, Betula utilis Long Trunk is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with the same brilliant white, peeling bark and a slender habit. Dark green, triangular leaves turn a warm yellow in autumn. The bark can be power-washed or scrubbed to keep it pristine. Particularly attractive p...
Betula utilis Wakehurst Place Chocolate
€15.00
Himalayan Birch Wakehurst Place Chocolate A rare and beautiful form of the West Himalayan birch, Betula utilis Wakehurst Place Chocolate was bred at Wakehurst Place in Sussex, a botanical garden managed by Kew. Wakehurst Place Chocolate is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with a slender habit, named for its gorgeous, dark chocolate-brown...