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Birch, Downy Betula pubescens From £1.63

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Birch trees, the Betula family, are among the most elegant trees in the UK. Fast growing, they do well on both poor soils and damp sites as long as they are sunny.

Their bark tends to come in hues of silver (Betula pendula), white (Betula papyrifera) or sometimes pinkish white (Betula utilis jacquemontii).
They only cast light shade, great for growing plants underneath. They are often used as "nurse trees" in forestry or woodland garden planting schemes to shelter and improve conditions for other, slower growing trees like Oak.

What size Birch trees should I buy?

If you are not in a hurry to get a full sized Birch tree, we recommend starting with the smaller 6/8cm girth size.
If you are in a hurry and need instant impact, then go for the 8/10cm girth size.

Standard trees are measured by their girth 1 metre above the ground, and young saplings are measured by height.
So, a 6/8cm Standard Birch tree is much bigger than a 60/80cm Birch sapling tree or hedge plant.
If a tree is available in both sizes, it will be noted in the product description.

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Striking and fast-growing, birch trees only cast light dappled shade and there are several compact varieties ideal for smaller gardens, and they can be grown in large containers for an even more manageable tree.

They are relatively short-lived pioneer trees, up to around 150 years.

Where can I grow Birch Trees?

Birches are fast-growing trees that take advantage of open soil and will grow in almost any sunny location. They will grow in poor, dry soils, and very damp soil next to water.

They are not very shade-tolerant, so an open site in full sun is ideal.

The ideal soil conditions are moist and rich, but you will sometimes see wild birches growing out of old brickwork and out from inside hollow trees, which shows how easy they are to please!

If your soil is very poor or chalky, improve it with well rotted organic matter and mulch yearly to give your trees the best start.

When and How do I plant Birch Trees?

You can plant Pot Grown Birch trees at any time of year, and Bareroot trees during winter, except when the soil is frozen.

The best time to plant Birch trees is from late Autumn to early Spring (November to March), using bareroot stock, which is cheaper, easier to carry and plant, and tends to establish even better than their pot grown equivalents.

Watch our Tree Planting Video for instructions.
Although optional, we strongly recommend using Rootgrow.

Aftercare:

Remember: the two biggest killers of recently transplanted trees are underwatering, and being choked by weeds and grass.

Regular, thorough watering is vital during dry weather in their first spring and summer, and highly recommended the following summer, especially if there is a heat wave.
Either remove weeds and grass by hand periodically, or use some form of mulch to suppress them.

Tree Planting Accessories

Standards that are 6/8cm in girth and upwards are quite big trees, so they need a tree planting stake and a tree tie (with a buffer between the tree and the stake) during their first couple of years.

A mulch mat is will suppress weeds & grass, and preserve moisture: remember that dry soil and competition with weeds are the two biggest killers of new trees.
Even with a mat, you should remove anything that manages to grow up between the mat and the trunk in late spring and summer.

You can buy those items separately, or save money with our Tree Planting Pack.

You definitely need a tree guard if there are deer or rabbits about.
In urban areas with no wild animals, tree guards are great for protecting against mowers and strimmers.
For that purpose, you can cut one tree guard into several pieces about 20-25cm long, to act as skirting around the base of the tree.

Mycorrhizal Fungi

We cannot recommend using Rootgrow fungi enough: it makes a huge difference, especially with larger trees, which are scrambling to regrow the root systems that they lost when we dug them up, in order to support their now top-heavy growth above ground.

Mycorrhizal fungi assist the roots in accessing soil nutrients and water, and protect the roots from soil critters.
In return, the tree shares sugar with them, and the result can be over 50% more growth above ground!

Should you peel birch bark?

Birch tree bark naturally peels as the tree grows, giving it a distinctive appearance. If your birch starts to look unkempt, removing some of the loose bark is possible. However, it’s best to keep this to a minimum as it’s possible to cause damage to the tissue under the surface.

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