Betula lenta Winter and gorgeous colour phases of

and gorgeous colour phases of the species

rounded little tree producing an abundance of delicate white bracts in late spring

well-drained soil away from drying winds

dark-green foliage turning bronze in winter

It is very wind and salt tolerant making it an excellent for coastal planting

Betula lenta Winter and gorgeous colour phases ofNative to the cool, forested slopes of northeastern US and stretching into Canada, the sweet birch offers attrative dark red to grey bark, highly aromatic shoots and excellent yellow autumn colour. Habit is dense and pyramidal when young, becoming rounded with age. Decorative catkins in spring. Mature height 15m. Does well in all well draining soils. Tolerates exposure. H7