Silver Birch: White Bark Tree with Fast Growth Habit
Betula pendula
Silver Birch: ornamental tree with unmistakable white bark. Fast growth, extreme frost-tolerant, ideal in northern-style gardens.
Characteristics
Silver Birch is an ornamental tree famous for its unmistakable white bark with horizontal stripes and triangular leaves that turn golden in autumn. It grows quickly in full sun on well-drained acidic soil, withstanding extreme frost down to -40 °C. A pioneer species of northern forests.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: drenante acido. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
