Betula p. 'Long Trunk' - 200-250 CM C20

Description
The Silver birch 'Long Trunk' also has dark green leaves. Its bark is white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 metres and is approx. 3 metres wide. The Silver birch 'Long Trunk' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula alba var. pendula, Betula alba, Betula verrucosa, Betula utilis 'Long Trunk'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * drought resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Silver birch 'Long Trunk' are dark green. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Silver birch 'Long Trunk' turns a bright golden 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 'Long Trunk' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver birch 'Long Trunk' is a large, overhanging tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing. It usually grows 30 - 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 'Long Trunk' is a heart-rooter or shallow-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.