Betula pendula - Silver Birch Tree

Betula pendula

Silver Birch Tree

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  • 2 Year Old Tree in a 5 Litre Slot Pot (180-210cm)
    Height on Arrival: 180-210cm (Above Pot)
    £44.99
    £26.99
    Each
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    Height on Arrival: 210-240cm (Above Pot)
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    £35.99
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    Height on Arrival: 150-180cm (Above Roots)
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    £20.99
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    Height on Arrival: 210-240cm (Above Roots)
    £49.99
    £29.99
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Guarantee

Here at Mail Order Trees, we want our customers to buy with confidence, which is why we offer a 2 year guarantee on all of our trees. Whilst we do thoroughly inspect all of our trees before dispatch, we do understand that sometimes trees can fail through no fault of your own. If we believe that your tree has failed due to an innate problem with the tree then we will replace it if it has failed within the 2 year period. Please note that the trees will not be covered under the guarantee if they have been neglected in some way, i.e by a lack of watering or by being planted in unsuitable conditions. 
 
If your tree starts to show signs of failure, for example if the leaves unexpectedly go brown, please contact us as early as possible and we can advise you on a course of action which could prevent eventual failure of the tree. 

In order to assess the problem or the cause of the failure, we require photos to be emailed to us: please send us a picture of the tree overall (including the soil) and a close-up of the problem. Please email info@mailordertrees.co.uk

If you have any questions then you can of course call us on 0800 066 5972, but please note that we will always need to see photos of the tree in order to advise a course of action or send out a replacement. 

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Here at Mail Order Trees, getting your trees and plants to you quickly and in perfect condition is our top priority. A great feature of our specially designed cardboard boxes is that they are 100% recyclable, which will help to reduce your carbon footprint even further.


We have a standard flat rate charge of £9.95 per consignment (including VAT) to England and Wales so the more you buy, the more you save! Prices for Scotland, Grampian, the Highands can be calculated in the checkout area. Unfortunately we are unable to ship to any other locations aside from these. This means we do not ship to Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland/Ireland and any Scottish Islands.


Our usual delivery time is up to 7-10 working days. We will, as ever, aim to stick to our usual timescale but please be aware that this may not always be possible. Please take the time to fill out the special instructions box in the checkout area with the details of a neighbour or safe place that your trees can be left. Every effort will be made to make deliveries in this time or on a date requested by you.

Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for delayed deliveries due to factors beyond our control such as Public Holidays or adverse weather conditions which make it impossible to lift bare-rooted trees. In cases such as these, you will be notified.


We can only deliver to physical addresses and not to PO boxes. A complete address including correct postcode must be provided. Incorrect postcodes cause more delays than omitting the postcode altogether.


Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for orders not received if an incorrect address is provided. It will also be necessary to give us details of where to place items should you be out when the delivery arrives. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be responsible for items lost if we have followed your instructions. A contact telephone number can also be very useful to our courier.




 

    Description

    Betula pendula is a graceful native tree, upright growing, the smaller branches becoming pendulous with age. The deciduous leaves are a diamond shape and hold a mid-green colour before turning yellow in autumn.

    Yellowy brown male catkins in appear in spring. White peeling bark which with age becomes ruggedly fissured and dark-grey, almost black, at the base. These trees are most effective when planted as a close group of 3 and they also make a good windbreak.

    The silver birch is an extremely popular tree which is widely planted for its highly ornamental white peeling bark. The ornamental bark gives this tree interest all year round, and it looks particularly effective in winter when the rest of the garden is dormant.

    In spring, diamond-shaped mid-green leaves appear on the upright branches, and at the same time yellow-brown male catkins hang from the tree. Autumn sees the leaves fade to yellow before falling, when they again reveal the beautiful bark. As this tree matures, the branches become more pendulous and the bark develops a real character and becomes deeply fissured and dark grey in colour.

    Common Name: Silver Birch Tree
    Latin Name: Betula pendula
    Special features: White peeling bark. (Deciduous) 

  • Size

    • Height in 20 Years:

      6-8 metres

      The tree height in 20 years 6-8 meters
    • Width in 20 Years:

      2.5-4 metres

      The tree width in 20 years 2.5-4 metres
    • Growth Habit:

      Bushy

    Position

    • Planting Position:

      Full sun, Partial shade

      How to plant for full sun and partial shade, suitable plants for diverse garden areas
    • Weather Exposure:

      Sheltered, Exposed

    • Hardiness:

      H6

    Uses

    Ornamental plants to decorate your garden, creating visually striking features with unique textures.

    Ornamental

    Impact plants that make bold visual statements in garden decor, adding dramatic color and texture.

    Impact

    Structural plants that add bold visual elements to your garden, creating strong focal points.

    Structural

    Windbreak plants that provide garden protection, reducing wind exposure and creating privacy.

    Windbreak

    Low-maintenance plants that require minimal care, perfect for easy-to-manage garden designs.

    Low Maintenance

    Woodland plants for shaded garden areas, perfect for creating a natural, forest-inspired atmosphere.

    Woodland

    Soil

    • Soil Type:

      Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Chalky

      Sandy, Clay, Loamy, and Chalky soil for a variety of plant species
    • Soil Ph:

      Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

    Special Features

    Landscape plants with autumn colors for seasonal garden transformations

    Special Features:

    Great Autumn Colour

    Calender

     
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    Foliage
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    Stylized green leaf icon with black outline and geometric sections.
    Yellow stylized leaf with black outlines, featuring geometric shapes.

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