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Tree | Betula pendula 'Moss White' Moss White Silver Birch |
Description | This tree has bright green foliage that turns to a pale yellow in Autumn. The trunk is a grey colour when young gradually turning to white. It produces long hanging pale green catkins. 'Moss White' has been selected for its bright white bark. |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Form | Pendulous |
Mature Size | 8-10 x 3-5m |
Uses | This tree is moderate growing so it is well suited to street plantings, parks and gardens. Can also be used as a specimen tree or clumped together to form a forest effect. |
Position & Soil | Prefers a moist, well drained soil in sun to part shade but will tolerate short periods of wet and dry. If pruning make sure it is in summer or autumn. Refrain from pruning in winter or spring as this causes profuse 'bleeding'. |
Features | Medium Deciduous Pendulous Avenue Feature Bark Group Planting Informal Screening Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.6-2.0m) • 50cm/52L (2.1-2.6m) • 100L (3.0-3.8m) • 200L (4.0-4.7m) |
Substitutes |
• Betula pendula fastigiata • Betula populifolia 'Royal Frost' • Eucalyptus mannifera 'Little Spotty' • Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' |
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