Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Swedish Birch

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Birch trunk

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' autumn foliage

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' mature birch tree

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Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Tree

Name: Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BPD.SS.12.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Swedish Birch Trees

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Final size 7 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lacy leaves turn golden yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Description

Unique feathery foliage and pendulous branches makes Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica one of the most graceful of all Birches. The attractive deeply cut, mid-green leaves turn a good yellow in autumn. Known as the Swedish Birch tree, the bark is similar to that of our native Betula pendula in that it is a silvery white with dark fissures in maturity.

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' has a tall and slender form, with attractive weeping branches as it matures. It makes a splendid specimen tree, giving good interest in all seasons.

As with many Birches, this cut-leaved form is tolerant of most soil types and conditions including damp or sandy soils. Expect a 20 year height and spread of 7 x 3 metres.

AKA Swedish Birch, Cut Leaved Birch, Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

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.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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