BETULA pendula

Description:Common name: Silver Birch. Tall graceful tree with white bark peeling with age. Yellow autumn foliage

Uses: Grow to give a native look to the garden

Climate/Position: Full sun / partial shade

Height/Spread: Height 15 metres

Soil Requirements: Grows well on most soils but is not well suited to areas where the soil becomes compacted

Pruning: Little or no pruning

Special Requirements: Effective when planted in groups of 3 or 5