A graceful weeping-branched silver birch selected for brilliant white trunk and stems and fine, delicate foliage that turns clear yellow in autumn. An elegant feature, effective in groves.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 12 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Silver Birch 'Moonbeam'
Botanically, Betula pendula 'Moonbeam' is a fast-growing tree in the Betulaceae family. It reaches around 12 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Silver Birch 'Moonbeam'
Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' in the garden
Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Silver Birch 'Moonbeam' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Silver Birch 'Moonbeam'
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