Betula pendula 'Zwitsers Glorie' - STDS 10-12 CM

Description
The Silver birch 'Zwitsers Glorie' (Betula pendula) is a cone-shaped small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce light brown fruits. The Silver birch 'Zwitsers Glorie' also bears triangular, diamond-shaped, light green, medium green leaves. Its bark is white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 m and is approx. 5 m wide. The Silver birch 'Zwitsers Glorie' 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, can be partially planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Silver birch 'Zwitsers Glorie' are light green, medium green, triangular, diamond-shaped, alternate, serrated. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Silver birch 'Zwitsers Glorie' is bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Silver birch 'Zwitsers Glorie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

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