Betula pendula

Bog Birch

The Betula pendula alba also known as the white birch, a very loved tree for landscaping and gardenin. It is elegant and medium-sized. The tree is know for its brilliant white bark which, with age, becomes more pronounced and more fissured. It has slender and light branches that gently weep down. It's recommended in groves, mixed woodland or in front of a dark hedge/wall for a more dramatic effect.

↕ >1000 cm ❄ -30 °C ☀ sun

Characteristics

Botanical

Genus	Betula
Species	pendula

Blad

Colour (foliage)	green
Autumn colour	orange, red
Evergreen	no

Groeiwijze

Height

>1000 cm

Standplaats

Winter hardiness	-30 °C
Location	sun
Wind resistant	yes
Soil moisture	moist, normal

Gebruik

Type (use)

hedge plant, tree/standard