Paper Birch Seeds
Betula papyrifera
£2.04 – £4.25
The Betula papyrifera, commonly known as the Paper Birch, is a tree celebrated for its unique, peeling white bark and graceful appearance. Planting its seeds allows for the cultivation of a tree that brings both beauty and ecological benefits to UK gardens.
- ✓ Grow your own elegant paper birch tree from seed and enjoy its stunning white bark and golden autumn foliage for years to come
- ✓ These hardy paper birch seeds have been sustainably sourced and are ready to sow, with a high germination rate for reliable results
- ✓ Planting paper birch seeds is an affordable way to add multiple specimens of this attractive ornamental tree to your garden or landscape
- ✓ Paper birch trees grown from seed are well-adapted and resilient, able to withstand a wide range of growing conditions once established
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Paper Birch Seeds, from the enchanting Betula papyrifera, offer gardeners in the UK a chance to cultivate one of the most distinctive and elegant trees native to North America. Known for its striking white bark that peels off in paper-like layers, the Paper Birch is not only a visually appealing tree but also one that adds a unique textural element to any garden. These seeds are the start of a journey towards growing a tree that is celebrated for its graceful form and vibrant yellow foliage in autumn.
The Paper Birch thrives in a variety of soil types, preferring moist, well-drained conditions. It is particularly suited to cooler climates, making it a viable option for many UK gardens. This species is also known for its ecological benefits, providing habitat and food for a wide range of wildlife, including birds and butterflies. The tree’s fast-growing nature makes it an excellent choice for those looking to quickly establish a natural, serene environment.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
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
Natural Germination: Paper Birch Seeds typically require a period of cold stratification to break dormancy. Sowing the seeds outdoors in autumn, letting them experience the winter cold, is an effective way to stimulate natural germination in spring.
Artificial Stratification: For artificial stratification, mix the seeds with a moist substrate and refrigerate for about 60 days. 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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