Betula Pendula Verrucosa 15 Litre Pot

Betula Pendula 'Verrucosa' – Elegant, Hardy & Ornamental Silver Birch

Betula Pendula 'Verrucosa', also known as the White European Birch or Weeping Birch, is a striking, deciduous tree celebrated for its elegant form, graceful weeping branches, and brilliant white bark. This classic birch variety adds architectural beauty to any landscape, offering year-round interest and a natural, airy charm. Perfect for specimen planting, woodland gardens, or mixed borders, Verrucosa brings a timeless appeal to both contemporary and traditional outdoor spaces.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: Fresh, light green leaves emerge alongside delicate catkins, bringing early-season vibrancy.
• Summer: The fine, fluttering foliage creates a dappled shade effect, providing a cooling canopy.
• Autumn: Leaves turn a warm golden-yellow, contrasting beautifully against the bright white bark.
• Winter: The tree’s striking white bark and elegant, pendulous branches create a sculptural focal point in frosty or snowy landscapes.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: Reaches up to 12–15m in height and 5–7m in spread, forming a graceful, upright shape.
• Bark: Smooth, white bark that develops distinctive black markings as the tree matures.
• Branches: Slightly weeping, forming an elegant, airy canopy.
• Catkins: Produces yellow-brown catkins in early spring, adding additional seasonal interest.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Feature Tree – A stunning specimen tree that stands out in any landscape.
• Woodland & Naturalistic Gardens – Blends beautifully into informal and native planting schemes.
• Parkland & Large Gardens – Creates an elegant, structured element in expansive spaces.
• Avenue & Driveway Planting – Provides a uniform, graceful effect when planted in rows.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring an open, well-lit setting.
• Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay-rich ground.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerating cold winters and various weather conditions.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance – requires minimal pruning, best done in late summer to avoid sap bleeding.

Why Choose Betula Pendula 'Verrucosa'?

• Graceful, upright form with a slightly weeping habit adds elegance to any landscape.
• Brilliant white bark creates year-round visual interest and contrast.
• Hardy and adaptable, thriving in a variety of conditions and climates.
• Low-maintenance and fast-growing, perfect for those seeking an easy-care ornamental tree.
• Ideal for urban, rural, and contemporary garden designs.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Evergreens – Pair with Taxus baccata or Pinus sylvestris for year-round contrast.
• Flowering Shrubs – Combine with Hydrangea, Cornus, or Rhododendron for seasonal color.
• Ornamental Grasses – Underplant with Miscanthus or Carex for added texture and movement.
• Woodland Perennials – Complement with Ferns, Hosta, and Anemone for a naturalistic effect.

Betula Pendula 'Verrucosa' is an elegant, classic tree that brings structure, beauty, and seasonal interest to any outdoor space. Whether planted as a statement specimen or in a group for a woodland effect, its delicate foliage, striking bark, and graceful form make it a timeless addition to any garden or landscape.

Betula Pendula Verrucosa 15 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.