Bare root season · November to March
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Silver Birch Tree 40-60cm Bare Root | Betula Pendula UK
£1.23
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Silver Birch (Betula pendula) bare root trees, 40-60cm, are fast-growing UK native species valued for striking white bark and wildlife benefits. Read more
Sold in bundles of 25 — minimum order 25 plants. Price shown is per plant.
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| Quantity | Price each | |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ | £1.05 | |
| 500+ | £0.99 | |
| 1000+ | £0.93 |
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About this plant
Season
Bare root season — despatched November to March
Category
Bare Root Trees
Silver Birch (Betula pendula) bare root trees, 40-60cm, are fast-growing UK native species valued for striking white bark and wildlife benefits. Suitable for medium and small gardens, they thrive in well-drained soils and provide year-round interest.
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Betula pendula
- Size at Delivery: 40-60cm bare root sapling
- Growth Rate: Fast (up to 40cm/year under ideal conditions)
- Soil: Prefers light, sandy or loamy, tolerates some clay
- Best Planting Time: Dormant season (November to March)
- wildlife value: Catkins support insects and birds in spring
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Silver Birch suitable for compact gardens? Yes, this medium-sized, light-canopied tree fits small UK gardens.
- How fast will it grow after planting? Expect 30-40cm annual height increase initially.
- Differences vs Downy Birch? Silver Birch has white, peeling bark; Downy Birch has darker, smoother bark.
- Can it be planted in clay soil? Tolerates light clay if well-drained; avoid heavy, waterlogged sites.
- When to plant? Bare root Silver Birch should be planted between November and March while dormant.
Common questions
Bare root plants are field-grown and lifted dormant — the cheapest way to plant a hedge. Pot grown plants have an established root system and can be planted year-round. Root ball plants are mature field-grown plants lifted with a soil ball for instant height.
Pot grown plants can go in the ground at any time of year. Bare root is supplied dormant from November to March, and root ball plants are lifted in that same window.
3 plants per metre for a standard single-row hedge, or 5 per metre (staggered double row) for a dense screen.
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