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Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Golden Beauty'

Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Golden Beauty'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Betula
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

A medium-sized, deciduous golden-leaved form of birch with a pyramid-shaped form, serrated leaves and silver-white bark, reaching a height of up to 7m. This form does not scorch easily

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Alkaline

Acid

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in wide range of situations and will not scorch in full sun. See tree cultivation for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

May be susceptible to sawflies, birch leaf mining sawfly and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to tree rusts, honey fungus and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years