Tree comparisons
| Birch Silver Shadow | |
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| Silver Shadow is one of the loveliest of the Himalayan birches, notable for its presence and pure white stem. | |
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Growing
| Birch Silver Shadow | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Attractive bark Attractive foliage Winter colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Occasional flooding Occasional drought |
Identification
| Birch Silver Shadow | |
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| Flowering month | February |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Bark | White |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |