Silver Birch are one of the loveliest small trees giving winter interest with their fabled white bark, but are you aware of just how many other bark colours there are to brighten up your winter garden? The response to these last year was such that we have dramatically increased both the range and numbers for this year. I hope that we will be able to fulfil more of your requirements as a result. 

There are as many as 60 species of birch, distributed across the northern temperate zone. They develop into extraordinarily elegant trees and are well known for their wonderful bark. However, their yellow autumn colours are a delightful feature too, as are the catkins in the spring. Borne on the same tree, male catkins are long and pendulous whilst the females are shorter and erect. 

Birch are very tolerant trees and will grow in most soils - they thrive here on our horrible heavy clay. However, they do not care to be moved, so these pot grown examples will minimise root disturbance. We also have a limited number of older and larger specimens for more rapid gratification. These will be carefully lifted and root-balled specially for you so will not suffer at all in the process.

Our display plants are now about 8 years old and really starting to look magnificent. When the low winter slow catches them in its spotlight, the effect is truly incredible; the combination of the reflected sunlight from the glistening bark complimented by the warm glow as it shines through the curls of peeling bark which is usually a darker colour. If you are in doubt as to exactly which of the many cultivars would best suit your requirements, why not give me a ring to come and see our collection to help you make your choice.