Betula utilis 'Long Trunk' Weeping Himalayan Birch

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Betula utilis 'Long Trunk' Tree

Name: Betula utilis 'Long Trunk' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BUL.SS.10.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Weeping Himalayan Birch Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£75

£75 ~~£110~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Bark White bark when mature

Position Full sun to part shade / tolerates exposed sites

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Betula utilis 'Long Trunk' is a slender, strongly weeping Himalayan Birch tree with peeling white bark. It features the elegant weeping habit of Silver Birch combined with the bright white bark of Himalayan Birch. Spring catkins are joined by forest green leaves that turn a warm, golden yellow in autumn.

Growing to 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years, Betula 'Long Trunk' makes a beautiful statement in small gardens or part of a mixed border in larger gardens. The pendulous branches will reach the ground, which looks particularly spectacular planted close to and overhanging a pond. This weeping white-barked Birch thrives in full sun or dappled shade and grows well in any moist but well-draining soil. It tolerates very cold winters and exposed positions.

Botanical name: Betula 'Long Trunk'
Common name: Weeping Himalayan Birch
Also known as: Betula utilis 'Long Trunk', Betula pendula 'Long Trunk'

Nigel's Nursery Notes: All branches on this graceful form will naturally weep. We support the leader with a cane to enable a straight trunk to develop. Should you wish to increase the height further, then you can tie in the leader to a longer cane.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Birch trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Unlike many species, Birch prefer wet soil than dry. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Established Birch trees require minimal pruning and do not take well to hard pruning, as this increases light at the base of the tree, which in turn increases soil temperature and decreases moisture levels. Simply remove lateral shoots to maintain a clear trunk and prune any diseased or damaged branches. Pruning should be carried out in late summer to mid-winter. Birch trees bleed heavily at other times of the year, especially late winter.

Tip: to keep the colourful bark looking its best, you can wash it using water and a sponge.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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