Betula p. 'Fastigiata' - 125-150 CM C4

Description
The Silver birch 'Fastigiata' (Betula pendula) is a large columnar tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers. They appear from March to April. The Silver birch 'Fastigiata' also has triangular, light green leaves. Its bark is white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 m and is approx. 6 m wide. The Silver birch 'Fastigiata' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula pendula 'Obelisk'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silver birch 'Fastigiata' are light green, triangular, alternate, coarsely serrated. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Silver birch 'Fastigiata' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
White, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Silver birch 'Fastigiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver birch 'Fastigiata' is a large, columnar tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 35 - 45 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from March to April. These grow to about 5 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula pendula 'Fastigiata' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.