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 ~~£85~~

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green deciduous leaves, yellow in autumn

Soil Particularly good in moist, well-drained soil but suited to all

Description

Betula utilis 'Long Trunk' is a beautifully slender Weeping Himalayan Birch tree with white exfoliating bark. It is a a pendulous form of Betula utilis Jacquemontii and features the same bright white bark and slightly oversized, forest green leaves that turn a warm, golden yellow in autumn.

This weeping Himalayan Birch tree thrives in full sun or dappled shade and grows well in any moist or well-drained soil. The pendulous branches of Betula utilis 'Long Trunk' will reach the ground and it can look spectacular planted close to and overhanging a pond.

AKA Weeping White-Barked Himalayan Birch, 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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