Silver Birch – Betula alba Species and Varieties
Silver Birch, Betula alba and other cultivars. Betula pendula ‘Dalecarlica’ or Cut Leaf Birch has a great looking white trunk and is a medium sized tree. Betula ‘Youngii’ (Young’s Weeping Birch) is a very popular weeping variety. B. papyrifera, Paper Birch, Canoe Birch with its white peeling bark will reach up to 18m. B. nigra is referred to as the tropical birch.
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.
Silver Birch grow well in a well drained soil rich in humus so as to maintain some moisture, a sunny position.
Wholesale growers offer a number of varieties in sizes from young potted plants to larger container and field grown mature specimens.
Silver Birch Varieties available in Australia include :
- Betula utilis var.jacquemontii – Probably the best variety for ornamental bark, creamy white and sometimes called the ‘Himalayan Birch’.
- Betula pendula – A graceful weeping form
- Betula papyrifera – Excellent papery peeling bark.
- Betula nigra – Deep green foliage, peeling bark, reaches around 10m in height.
- Betula pendula ‘Fastigata’ – Slightly weeping foliage with a narrower habit than most.
WHOLESALE SILVER BIRCH NURSERIES
Field grown tree nursery, providing a full planning & implementation service, over 90 species and 25 years experience. Specialising in Maples, Oaks, Ash, Pistachia, Dogwood, Birch, Pear, Honey locust, Plane Elm and many more!
www.treekeepers.com.au
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
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.
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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
17 McCarthy Rd Monbulk, Vic, 3793, Australia
Specialising in propagation and production of over 900 species / varieties of ornamental plants, perennials & rare plants. Supplying nurseries, landscapers & others. Minimum quantities apply! Contact us to discuss plants or growing requirements.
www.devontubestock.com
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au
1870 South Gippsland Hwy Cranbourne Vic 3977 - email:sales@faceysnursery.com.au
Growers of a wide range of native & exotic trees, shrubs, ground covers and climbers in 14cm pots Promotional & PBR Lines and garden hardy favourites. Supplying all states. www.faceysnursery.com.au
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
TUPURIA NURSERY
44 Randall Crescent Moe VIC 3825
phone: 0427278853 fax: 0351278853
CORELLA NURSERIES
Phone 03 5968 1071, 0428521097 Fax 039756 7387
FLEMING’S NURSERIES
(03) 9756 6105
Strictly wholesale.