Betula p. 'Spider Alley' - STDS 8-10 CM C20

Description
The Silver birch 'Spider Alley' (Betula pendula) is a cone-shaped small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. The Silver birch 'Spider Alley' also has shiny, diamond-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is white, rolling. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres. The Silver birch 'Spider Alley' makes no special demands on the soil.

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

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Silver birch 'Spider Alley' are dark green, diamond-shaped, glossy, alternate, coarsely serrated. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Silver birch 'Spider Alley' 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 'Spider Alley' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Silver birch 'Spider Alley' is a conical small tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Silver birch 'Spider Alley' appear in catkins from March to April. These grow to about 5 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Shoots
The shoots of Betula pendula 'Spider Alley' are twisted.

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