Betula pendula Tristis

Height 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Growth habit: Upright
Bark: White

A tall upright silver birch with pendulous weeping shoots which cascade down from its branches.

In autumn the serrated leaves turn yellow.

The bark is white, and becomes fissured as the tree ages.

Tristis trees for sale

Item

Height in 10 years

Price inc. VAT

Quantity

2-year Tristis tree - in a 12L pot

2.5m-4m tall after 10 years

£49.95

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What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. (Approx. girth: 6/8). Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Leaves may not be present during winter, and we may prune some shoots to fit the delivery carton. Size may vary during the season and between batches. The container (if supplied) is only used for transporting the tree, which should then be planted out in the garden or in a much larger patio planter (not all species are suitable for patio planting).

How to grow

Like most silver birches Tristis is not fussy the planting situation - any sunny or lightly-shaded location will do. It is similarly versatile with respect to soil conditions, except it will not tolerate waterlogging.

Tristis characteristics

Growing

Attractive features: Attractive bark Autumn foliage colour
Height 10 years: 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Growth habit: Upright
Growth rate: Average
Vigour: Average vigour
Site conditions: Occasional drought Free-draining site
Sunlight: Prefers full sun Some shade
Useful for: Street / amenity Specimen planting
Hardiness rating (RHS): H7 (more than -20C)
Pruning: Do not prune
Gardening skill: Suitable for beginners

Identification

Leaf colour: Green
Leaf colour - young: Green
Leaf colour - autumn: Yellow
Annual cycle: Deciduous
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Bark: White