Silver Birch (betula pendula)
Silver Birch Hedging (Betula Pendula)
Silver Birch (Betula Pendula)
Silver Birch (betula pendula) Silver Birch Hedging (Betula Pendula) Silver Birch (Betula Pendula)

Silver Birch
(Betula Pendula)

Silver Birch is a striking, deciduous plant which forms stunning, elegant, drooping branches and distinct silver-like bark- always fantastic in a native hedging scheme!

Silver Birch produces white bark and smooth twigs with little, dark warts speckled all over. Two key things to look out for in Silver Birch are its triangular shaped, bright green leaves, and year-round, unique, silvery bark.

Betula Pendula also produces male + female catkins throughout April-May. Male catkins will appear long, with a yellowy-brown colour, hanging in groups of 2-4. Female catkins, on the other hand, are much smaller and shorted, showing in shades of bright green. After the female catkins have successfully pollinated, they will change to a darker, crimson colour, where masses of tiny seeds are produced during Autumn and scatter by the wind.

Silver Birch can reach up to 30m high in good conditions, but when looking for a hedge, you will need to maintain it at a much lower height than this.

  • Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 30m Tall
  • Soil type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand
  • Exposure: Exposed, inland
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

Prune your Silver Birch plant near the end of Winter or beginning of Spring, if necessary. All you will need to do is remove any diseased, dead, crossing, damaged, or congested shoots- those that are growing out of the desired shape can also be pruned out. You will not need to carry out a pruning routine.

We do recommend adding some mulch feed, however, after pruning. This will maintain overall health.

  1. Prepare the ground by digging the hole/trench twice as wide as the diameter of the plant's root system, but about the same depth. Ensure all weeds have been removed.
  2. Spread out the roots, ensuring planting depth is correct. The part where the roots flare out should be level with the surface of the soil (you may need to remove any excess soil on top of pot grown plants to reveal this point).
  3. Mix in some organic matter/compost to the excess soil that will be used to backfill the hole. If you are using RootGrow, do so by sprinkling a thin layer on the bottom of the planting hole.
  4. Water the hole well, and place the plant in. Backfill with soil, ensuring it is worked in to the plant's roots. Gently pat down to secure the plant, and water again if it seems dry (this is especially important if planting during hot/dry weather).
  5. Finish off by mulching to a depth of 7.5cm after planting. This will suppress weeds and help the soil to retain warmth and moisture.
  6. Regularly water for the first year or so after being planted. This is vital for the plant's survival.
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  • 40/60cm
    40/60cm 5-7 per m
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    £18.00
    This product has a minimum order quantity of 25
  • 60/90cm
    60/90cm 5-7 per m
    £0.90
    £22.50
    This product has a minimum order quantity of 25
  • 90/120cm
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    £1.44
    £14.40
    This product has a minimum order quantity of 10
  • 40/60cm x 50
    40/60cm x 50 5-7 per m
    £36.00
    £36.00
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  • 40/60cm x 100
    40/60cm x 100 5-7 per m
    £60.00
    £60.00
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  • 40/60cm x 250
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    £135.00
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    £45.00
    £45.00
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  • 60/90cm x 100
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  • 60/90cm x 250
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    £195.00
    £195.00
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  • 90/120cm x 50
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    £72.00
    £72.00
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  • 90/120cm x 100
    90/120cm x 100 3-5 per m
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    £285.00
    £285.00
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Silver Birch is a striking, deciduous plant which forms stunning, elegant, drooping branches and distinct silver-like bark- always fantastic in a native hedging scheme!

Silver Birch produces white bark and smooth twigs with little, dark warts speckled all over. Two key things to look out for in Silver Birch are its triangular shaped, bright green leaves, and year-round, unique, silvery bark.

Betula Pendula also produces male + female catkins throughout April-May. Male catkins will appear long, with a yellowy-brown colour, hanging in groups of 2-4. Female catkins, on the other hand, are much smaller and shorted, showing in shades of bright green. After the female catkins have successfully pollinated, they will change to a darker, crimson colour, where masses of tiny seeds are produced during Autumn and scatter by the wind.

Silver Birch can reach up to 30m high in good conditions, but when looking for a hedge, you will need to maintain it at a much lower height than this.

  • Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
  • Ideal height: 30m Tall
  • Soil type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand
  • Exposure: Exposed, inland
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

Prune your Silver Birch plant near the end of Winter or beginning of Spring, if necessary. All you will need to do is remove any diseased, dead, crossing, damaged, or congested shoots- those that are growing out of the desired shape can also be pruned out. You will not need to carry out a pruning routine.

We do recommend adding some mulch feed, however, after pruning. This will maintain overall health.

  1. Prepare the ground by digging the hole/trench twice as wide as the diameter of the plant's root system, but about the same depth. Ensure all weeds have been removed.
  2. Spread out the roots, ensuring planting depth is correct. The part where the roots flare out should be level with the surface of the soil (you may need to remove any excess soil on top of pot grown plants to reveal this point).
  3. Mix in some organic matter/compost to the excess soil that will be used to backfill the hole. If you are using RootGrow, do so by sprinkling a thin layer on the bottom of the planting hole.
  4. Water the hole well, and place the plant in. Backfill with soil, ensuring it is worked in to the plant's roots. Gently pat down to secure the plant, and water again if it seems dry (this is especially important if planting during hot/dry weather).
  5. Finish off by mulching to a depth of 7.5cm after planting. This will suppress weeds and help the soil to retain warmth and moisture.
  6. Regularly water for the first year or so after being planted. This is vital for the plant's survival.

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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