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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    
Pot sizes
in production
• 40cm/27L (1.6-1.9m)
• 50cm/52L (2.2-2.4m)
• 100L (2.5-3.0m)
• 200L (3.0-3.5m)
   
Substitutes Betula pendula fastigiata
Betula populifolia 'Royal Frost'
Eucalyptus mannifera 'Little Spotty'
Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'
   
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