Betula p. 'Laciniata' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Silver birch 'Laciniata' (Betula pendula) is a slender, deciduous large tree with decorative, egg-shaped, medium green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 5 metres. The Silver birch 'Laciniata' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive bright yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Silver birch 'Laciniata' are medium green, ovate, alternate, slit. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Silver birch 'Laciniata' is 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 'Laciniata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver birch 'Laciniata' is a slender-growing large tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Rapidly growing. As a rule, it 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).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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