Betula pendula Fastigiata - Birch
Betula pendula Fastigiata - Birch
Betula pendula Fastigiata
Silver Birch, European White Birch, Weeping Birch
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Description
The Betula pendula 'Fastigiata' is a particularly architectural form of birch, due to its unusual, narrow and almost columnar habit, with ascending branches. Already very elegant with its bright green foliage, it becomes dazzling when it turns yellow at the end of the season. It is perhaps at its best in winter when its bare and fine framework reaches towards the sky, highlighted by a precisely outlined white bark with ink-black accents, creating a unique setting. In the garden, this hardy tree only dislikes chalky soils.
Originating mainly from central Europe and temperate Asia, the Betula pendula (synonymous with verrucosa) is a large tree from the birch family. This light-loving and extremely cold-resistant species, naturally has a pyramidal habit carried by a straight trunk and a generally oval crown, supported by long, almost upright branches. Its annual growth is approximately 35cm (13.8in) in height and 20cm (7.9in) in width.
The 'Fastigiata' cultivar is mainly distinguished by its unusual, narrower habit. It will reach an average height of 12m (39ft 5in) and a spread of 4.50m (14ft 10in). The (sometimes multiple) trunk and main branches are covered with a slightly exfoliating white bark. Over time, on older trunks or branches, it takes on an almost black or dark green colour, a very rough appearance, and deep crevices. The young branches are reddish-brown and dotted with warty pores. The deciduous foliage is composed of triangular leaves 6 to 10cm (2.4 to 3.9in) long, with toothed edges, and fairly dark, glossy green. The leaves turn a beautiful buttery yellow before falling. The insignificant flowers appear in March-April, with yellow-green catkins measuring 1cm (0.4in) in length. The root system of this birch is of the taproot type, producing radiating lateral main roots with a very dense network of small surface-feeding roots.
The Fastigiata birch is a majestic tree, quite fantastic in winter when mature, very hardy and resistant to diseases. It can adapt to any type of soil that is not too dry or chalky and it requires a bright exposure, in full sun or partial shade. It will have the most beautiful effect when planted in isolation, in rows, hedges, or in a group of trees chosen for their foliage or decorative bark, such as Acer griseum or Betula albosinensis. The possibilities for associations are endless, according to the tastes of each gardener: with maples, a Nyssa sylvatica, a sweet gum tree, a Chinese mahogany, or even a white willow.
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Betula
pendula
Fastigiata
Betulaceae
Silver Birch, European White Birch, Weeping Birch
Central Europe
atteinterespiratoire
Cette plante peut entraîner des symptômes allergiques.
Evitez de la planter si vous ou vos proches souffrez de rhinite saisonnière ("rhume des foins").
Davantage d'informations sur https://plantes-risque.info
Planting and care
This Birch is easy to grow, requires little maintenance and can do without pruning. It is best planted in a soil that is fairly moist, low in limestone, humus-bearing, and slightly acidic to achieve beautiful foliage colourations, but it will also thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline soil, in full sun or partial shade. It tolerates clay, loam, sandy, peaty, and nutrient-poor soils. This tree produces numerous shallow roots that can hinder the establishment of other plants under its crown, by drying out and depleting the soil. It does not tolerate salt spray well.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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