Betula pendula subsp. pendula Fastigiata Joes ('Jolep 1'PBR)
silver birch [Fastigiata Joes]
A small tree to about 5m tall, with a neat pyramidal habit and white bark, bright green leaves, yellow in autumn, and ornamental catkins borne in early spring
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Brown | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Brown | |
| Autumn | White | Yellow | ||
| Winter | White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in a range of conditions but best in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to birch borers, leaf-mining sawflies and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and powdery mildews; this cultivar shows some resistance to tree rust
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