Betula papyrifera Summer A fast-growing tree of medium

A fast-growing tree of medium size with large leaves that are purplish when young

creating a delightful cascade of colour in spring

A sparkly crab apple with an upright

followed by blue-black berries

goblet-shaped flowers in May up to 15cm across

Betula papyrifera Summer A fast-growing tree of mediumThe paper birch is one of the largest growing birches, reaching a height of 20 meters plus, with a spread up to perhaps 12 meters. It is prized for its peeling, white, papyrus like bark and yellow autumn foliage. A good birch for a naturalistic parkland setting. Best in sandy, moist soil. Shallow rooting with many fibrous roots. Good wind resistance. A shallow rooting tree. H7