Black / Sweet Birch Seeds
Betula lenta
£2.04 – £4.25
The Betula lenta, commonly known as the Black Birch, is a tree celebrated for its striking dark bark and aromatic qualities. Growing from seeds, it offers a blend of visual appeal and historical significance, making it a prized addition to UK gardens.
- ✓ Sweet Birch seeds are easy to grow and germinate readily, producing a beautiful tree with dark bark and yellow foliage in the autumn months.
- ✓ These Black Birch seeds, also known as Cherry Birch, will develop into a handsome tree that supports wildlife and produces a pleasant aroma.
- ✓ Betula lenta seeds are hardy in most of the UK, tolerating cold winters and preferring moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position.
- ✓ Grow your own Sweet Birch tree from seed and enjoy its stunning ornamental features, from the glossy green leaves to the striking black bark.
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Black Birch Seeds, from the resilient Betula lenta, offer a unique opportunity for UK gardeners to cultivate a tree renowned for its beauty and versatility. Also known as Sweet Birch or Cherry Birch, this species is admired for its shiny, dark bark and aromatic foliage.
The Black Birch is a hardy tree, well-suited to a variety of climates and soil types, though it thrives best in moist, well-drained soils. Its ability to adapt to both sunny and partially shaded environments makes it a flexible choice for different garden settings. The tree’s elegant, slender form and bright yellow autumn foliage make it a visually striking addition to any landscape. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Black Birch is known for its historical uses in furniture making and oil production, derived from its fragrant bark and leaves.
Planting Black Birch Seeds is not just an investment in a visually appealing tree; it’s also a connection to a species with a rich heritage and practical uses.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C and below (H7)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Natural Germination: Black Birch Seeds generally require a period of cold stratification to effectively break dormancy. Sowing the seeds outdoors in autumn, allowing them to experience the winter’s cold, can stimulate natural germination in the following spring.
Artificial Stratification: For controlled germination, mix the seeds with a moist substrate and refrigerate for about 4-6 weeks. This process mimics the natural cold period, preparing the seeds for successful germination when planted in warmer conditions.
Scarification
None required
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 60 days
Germinate
Expect about 71% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (ParcelForce) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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