Price each per |
1 Tree |
5 Trees |
10 Trees |
25 Trees |
50 Trees |
100 Trees |
60-80cm |
£3.00 |
£2.80 |
£2.60 |
£2.20 |
£2.00 |
£1.80 |
Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Planting Paper Birch Trees
- Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK; vigorous and adaptable to British climates, including exposed and cooler sites.
- Site: Full sun to partial shade for best bark display and autumn colour; tolerates exposed, windy, or coastal positions; fast-growing specimen tree requiring ample space (matures 15–25m tall, conical habit).
- Soil: Prefers moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil; highly tolerant of a wide range including poor, damp, acid to neutral (avoid chalky or very dry conditions).
- Planting time: Bare-root November to March (dormant season); container-grown ideally autumn or spring.
- Planting method: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root spread; incorporate organic matter if soil is poor; plant at the same depth as it was growing in the nursery (soil mark on stem); stake young trees if necessary; mulch base and water thoroughly.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first 1–2 years to maintain moist soil, especially in dry periods; once established, tolerant of damp or moderate drought.
- Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning; no regular feeding needed; bark peels naturally for ornamental effect.
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