Silver Birch Tree 200/250cm (25L)
Betula pendula
£50.00
This Silver Birch tree, standing 200/250cm tall in a 10L pot, offers elegant beauty and quick growth. Native to the UK, it features distinctive white bark, delicate leaves, and spring catkins. Well-suited for smaller gardens or woodland schemes, it supports wildlife and provides year-round interest.
- ✓ Distinctive white bark and delicate leaves for year-round interest
- ✓ Native UK species, excellent for supporting local wildlife
- ✓ Ideal for smaller gardens, native hedgerows, or woodland schemes
- ✓ Fast-growing specimen for quick impact, with potential to reach 15-20m
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This item is only available for collection from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire.
The Silver Birch – Betula pendula, standing at an elegant 200/250cm in a 10L pot, is a stunning native tree that brings a touch of grace to any garden. This fast-growing deciduous tree is renowned for its distinctive white bark, which peels in layers as the tree matures, creating year-round interest. The slender branches are adorned with small, triangular leaves that dance in the slightest breeze, casting dappled shade beneath. In spring, long yellow-brown male catkins appear alongside shorter, upright female catkins, adding to the tree’s charm.
This Silver Birch is ideal for creating a focal point in smaller gardens, as part of a native hedgerow, or in a wildlife-friendly planting scheme. Its light canopy allows underplanting, making it perfect for woodland garden designs. The tree’s moderate size at this stage makes it easy to establish, while still offering immediate impact.
As a native species, the Silver Birch is well-adapted to UK conditions and supports a wide range of wildlife. It’s particularly valuable for birds, providing nesting sites and food from its seeds. The tree also has associations with folklore and has been traditionally used for everything from canoe building to medicinal remedies.
The 10L pot size ensures the tree has a well-developed root system, giving it a good start when transplanted into your garden. This specimen will continue to grow rapidly, potentially reaching heights of 15-20 meters at full maturity, though it can be kept smaller with pruning if desired.
Plant your Silver Birch in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. It’s adaptable to most soil types but prefers slightly acidic conditions. Water regularly for the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it’s relatively drought-tolerant. Pruning should be minimal and done in late summer or early autumn to avoid sap bleeding. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth. This hardy tree is generally resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
This item is only available for collection from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire.
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 | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
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 - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
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