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Betula pendula 'Fastigiata'
Silver Birch 

Betula pendula 'Fastigiata'
Common name

Silver Birch

Group

Trees

Family

Betulaceae

Description

Silver Birch. Narrow tree with upright branches and peeling white bark. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 6m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Narrowly columnar
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
20m
Ultimate spread
6m

Colour

Flowers
Green in June; July
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Blue; Black in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Rusts; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
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Regular Rootballed 14-16 EHS --- £200.81 £ 1