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Betula pendula - Silver Birch

Betula pendula - Silver Birch

KEY FACTS

Flowers:Yellow catkins
Fruit: N/A
Bark: White, with dark fissured cracks at the base with age
Leaves: Deciduous, small triangular toothed
Autumn colour: Yellow
Ultimate height: 15-20m
Uses: Tall native tree admired for its delicate, slender form, distinctive white peeling bark and airy canopy. Brings height and grace into any garden space and the white bark adds striking winter interest during the darker months

Selling Size3 - 3.5m
Ultimate HeightLarge (14+)

This is one of our native Birch trees in the UK and is the true Silver Birch, which is sometimes confused with the Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’). Betula pendula is a tall graceful tree with a very light canopy. The small leaves are a very distinctive feature, light green in colour and golden yellow during the autumn. The bark is pure white and has dark fissures toward the bottom of the trunks which makes this species very recognisable. The white bark will brighten up even the darkest winter’s day. The tree grows quite tall and upright and eventually the tips of the branches droop down to the ground and give the tree the pendulous look, where the name Betula pendula comes from.

Decide on varieties and quantities: Start by letting us know which trees you’d like. If you’re not sure, our knowledgeable team are happy to chat via email or over the phone to help you work out what is the best fit for your project.

Check prices and availability: Our trees are sold on a first come-first serve basis. Our availability can change quickly as we only grow a finite amount each year. Prices vary depending on numbers ordered, delivery locations and project types. Please get in touch to understand what we have available and what prices we can offer.

There are 3 ways to do this: 

  1. Add the tree(s) to your quote basket using the "add to quote" button above and submit a “quote request” via your quote basket
  2. Email us with the tree names, quantities and your delivery postcode 
  3. Call us on 01803 782 666 to talk directly to one of our knowledgeable team

Book your visit: You are most welcome to visit the nursery to experience the trees in person. We are open for visits Monday to Friday 9am-2pm. We are not open during weekends.  All visits must be by appointment only.

OR work with us virtually: We’re also happy to work with you virtually to exchange photographs of specific stock if you’re unable to make it in person. 

Reserve your trees: Confirm what you’d like to order, and we’ll get it booked. Payment for trees is generally required at the point of order. Delivery charges are invoiced on the day of delivery.

Grown in the rolling hills of South Devon

Sculptural, memorable, impactful

Strength, longevity, and enduring impact

100% Peat-free

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of this tree?

Please enquire with us to find out the price of this tree. Pricing can vary depending on numbers ordered, delivery locations and project type so please get in touch to understand what we have available and what prices we can offer.

There are 3 ways to do this:

  1. Add the tree(s) to your quote basket using the "add to quote" button above and submit a “request for quote” via your website basket
  2. Email us with the tree names, quantities and your delivery postcode
  3. Call us on 01803 782 666 to talk directly to one of our knowledgeable team
Can I order this tree online? 

No, we don’t take orders via our website. Instead please contact us or submit a “request for quote” to start the buying process.  We will need to check
current stock availability and give you a bespoke price before you are able to
purchase from us.  

Where do you deliver to?

We are situated in the rolling hills of South Devon, just outside Totnes (TQ9 6RR). 

We have our own in-house delivery vehicles, regularly operating across the South West of England, in and out of London, and parts of the Midlands. For larger loads, or deliveries further afield, we also use trusted third-party hauliers to ensure your trees arrive safely.

Having our own delivery service allows us to control schedules and protect your trees, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition. Delivery charges are calculated on a cost-per-mile basis, so please contact us with your postcode for an accurate quote. Where possible, we also offer a shared load service to help reduce costs.

As a general guide, we can deliver as far north as Birmingham. Deliveries beyond this are possible, particularly for bulk or wholesale orders, but for one or two trees the cost may be prohibitive. We are always happy to provide a quote for deliveries further afield.

How does delivery work? 

Please note that we are only responsible for the trees up to the point of delivery. Our drivers will assist with unloading the trees from the van, but they are not contracted to move them to the planting site, so you will need to make arrangements for this.

Rootballed trees can be very heavy so we recommend you have 2 or more people available to help move the tree from your kerbside into your garden.

We charge a separate delivery fee in addition to the cost of your trees.

When we provide a quote for your trees, we will include an estimated delivery cost (the maximum cost) but whenever possible, we combine deliveries to multiple customers in the same area and share the cost between orders.

We will be in touch to arrange your delivery once your tree is reserved and paid for, and when we are ready to lift it from the fields (if applicable).

The final delivery fee will be confirmed when your delivery is booked, and will be invoiced on the day of delivery.

How does the buying process differ with the seasons?

During rootball season (November - April):

We issue our catalogue and stock availability list for the coming rootball season at the beginning of September.  We are able to price rootball trees and you can reserve them from then onwards, however we don’t begin lifting them from the fields until they have gone dormant for the winter. This is usually November onwards but will vary from year to year dependent on weather conditions.

If you place an order in September or October we will tag your tree to reserve it, and be in touch as soon as we begin rootballing to arrange your delivery.  

If you order from us between November and April we can usually schedule logistics at the point of order.

During the summer (May - October):

At the end of rootball season we lift enough trees to stock our container area enabling us to continuing supplying trees throughout the summer.  We pot them in peat-free compost and nurture them in our container area. We can take orders for these trees from April onwards, and deliveries of containerised trees commence in June/July (once they have had time to settle into their pots which is vital for reduction of transplant shock).

How will my trees arrive? 

Your trees will arrive with their own rootball, wrapped in hessian and ungalvanised wire which we recommend you plant with the tree.  They degrade over time but give the rootball vital stability whilst the tree establishes. 

Please see the following resources for more information on tree planting and care.

Do you offer advice on planting and tree care?

Yes we have detailed information on this subject here. We also provide this in a hard copy leaflet which will arrive with your tree.

Do you offer a planting service?

No we do not offer that service at this time. Our delivery driver will drop your tree to your driveway or kerbside, and you will need to make arrangements for what happens thereafter. 

"Beautifully curated tree nursery, focused on multi stem forms.  New Wood is my go to supplier as a landscape designer.  Excellent customer service/ lift and delivery.

It’s a joy to visit the tree fields and container area to select statement pieces for my clients."

Sam Westcott
Garden Designer

"Very impressed by the creativity and passion involved in the whole setup. A great selection of beautiful multi-stem trees."

Paul Stevens
Garden Designer

Why You’ll Love Our Trees

  • Instant impact and charm: Our semi-mature trees bring shape and character to your gardens as soon as they are planted. Each tree brings its own individual charm
  • Healthy and strong: They establish well due to the strong root systems we have cultivated and because they are already accustomed to British soils and climate 
  • Grown slowly and responsibly: All our trees are grown in our own fields for over 4 years.  We prioritise form, health, and durability over speed or volume. We’re fiercely passionate about the environment and our nursery is 100% peat free

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