Betula p. 'Golden Cloud' - 200-250 CM FTH WHIP C5

Description
The Silver birch 'Golden Cloud' also has triangular, diamond-shaped, egg-shaped, greenish-yellow leaves. The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres. The Silver birch 'Golden Cloud' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula alba var. pendula, Betula alba, Betula verrucosa.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large tree * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * light red shoots * drought-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silver birch 'Golden Cloud' are greenish-yellow, triangular, diamond-shaped, ovate, alternate, coarsely serrated, serrate. These are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Bright red, early shoots. Silver birch 'Golden Cloud' turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Rolling bark.

Spread
Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Silver birch 'Golden Cloud' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver birch 'Golden Cloud' is a slender, overhanging, picturesque large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 8 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 50 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).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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