Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Karaca'PBR
silver birch 'Karaca'
A dwarf deciduous tree, with white bark, slender weeping branches and finely dissected, feathery leaves. Leaves emerge bright yellow-green in spring, and darken to deep green in summer before turning rich yellow in autumn. Yellow-green catkins are produced in late winter and early spring
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Yellow Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist but well drained soil, in full sun or light dappled shade. A compact cultivar, ideal for smaller gardens, containers or balcony gardens. For more information, see tree cultivation
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Architectural
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 1
Pests
May be susceptible to birch borers, leaf-mining sawflies and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, a tree rust and powdery mildews
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