Betula (Birch Trees) or Silver Birch Trees such as Betula pendula, nigra, alba and Betula jacquemontii are one of the most popular ornamental trees in Australia. Betula species include both Silver Birch and Weeping Birch trees.
Silver Birch, Plant Profile and Landscaping Uses.
Long been a popular landscaping tree the silver trunks are used as a feature in gardens across Australia.
Betula utilis probably has the whitest trunk Betula thunbergii ‘silver beauty’ is a more spreading bushy form. B. alba youngii is available as a Weeping Silver Birch specimen.
Betula jacuemontii is the white barked Himalayan Birch, outstanding smooth and beautifully coloured bark.
All varieties grow well in a well drained soil rich in humus so as to maintain some moisture, a sunny position.
- Some Silver Birch trees are smaller growing, great for small gardens.
- They Grow well in a humus rich well drained moist soil.
- Silver Birch Trees are suited to cool to temperate climates, they will grow in full sun to part shade.
- Silver Birch trees tend to have shallow root systems and like most trees the root system will seek out water. Root barriers are a way of containing root systems, consult your local council or water authority for advice and information for your area.
Silver Birch are the most popular species of all of the Betula species. Used them in landscaping as feature trees. The standout white trunks adding a focal point to any garden.
Birch Tree Species and cultivars include :
- B. albosinensis septentrionalis (Chinese Red Birch)
- B. utilis var jacquemontii
- B. Utilis var. jacquemontii ‘Silver Shadow’
- B. szechuanica, (Szechuan White Birch)
- B. pendula (Weeping Birch)
- B. pendula purpurea (Purple Leafed Birch)
- B. nigra (River Birch)
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Birch trees are available for sale from the following nurseries and growers
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au
"Propagation and Production of Native and Exotic Trees
with Natural Root Systems from 2 to 2,000 lts."
www.njrivett.com.au
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au
Carey Gully, Adelaide Hills.
Family business selling a large range of deciduous trees in pots 1-4m high. Crepe myrtle specialist. Includes Ornamental pears & plums, Red maples, Japanese maples, Gingko, Cercis, Ash, Birch, Crab apples, Weeping cherries, Gleditsia, Liquidambar and more. Hedging plants, evergreen trees & fruit trees.
www.adelaidetreefarm.com.au
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au