Betula nigra Black Star - River Birch Tree

Betula nigra Black Star

River Birch Tree

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    Height on Arrival: 210-240cm (Above Pot)
    £64.99
    £51.99
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    Height on Arrival: 180-210cm (Above Pot)
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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. 

Shipping

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

    .This river birch is a real showstopper! The rugged bark peels vigorously and you get papery strips of pink, cream and brown bark which looks particularly special in winter. In terms of the foliage this birch offers glossy green leaves throughout spring and summer and these later turn yellow before falling. This Betula works really well as a specimen, particularly due to the ornamental bark, but it also works well when planted in a trio. Although this birch is tolerant of most soil conditions, it grows particularly well in wet sites.

    Common Name: River Birch
    Latin Name: Betula nigra 'Black Star'
    Special features: Highly distinctive peeling bark

  • 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:

      Upright

    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

    Plants for garden beds and borders, enhancing landscape design with vibrant colors and structure.

    Border

    Cottage-style plants that bring a rustic charm to your informal garden design.

    Cottage/Informal

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

    Woodland

    Soil

    • Soil Type:

      Clay, Loamy, Sandy

      Clay, Loamy, and Sandy soil types providing balanced nutrition
    • Soil Ph:

      Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

    Special Features

    Landscape plants with autumn colors for seasonal garden transformations

    Special Features:

    Great Autumn Colour

    Calender

     
    Spring
    Summer
    Autumn
    Winter
    Fruit
    Flower
    Foliage
    Stylized green leaf icon with black outline and geometric sections.
    Stylized green leaf icon with black outline and geometric sections.
    Yellow stylized leaf with black outlines, featuring geometric shapes.

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