Betula pendula 'Moss White'

Common Name:
Silver Birch 'Moss White'

Description:
Betula pendula 'Moss White' is a striking deciduous tree known for its elegant, slender form and exceptionally bright white bark that intensifies with age. This cultivar of the Silver Birch features delicate, finely serrated green leaves that turn brilliant golden yellow in autumn before falling to reveal its stunning winter silhouette. Its graceful, weeping branches add softness and movement to the landscape, making it an ideal feature tree for gardens, avenues, and parklands. 'Moss White' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is highly frost tolerant. It is low-maintenance but benefits from occasional pruning to enhance its structure.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–12m
• Width: 4–6m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (small catkins, insignificant)

Flower Colour:

• Yellow-Green (Catkins)

Key Attributes:

• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Frost Tolerant
• Autumn Foliage Interest
• Striking White Bark
• Suitable for Avenue or Feature Planting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Liriope
• Hosta
• Ferns
• Heuchera
• Rhododendron

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Betula pendula 'Moss White'