Betula pendula 'Moss White'
Moss White Silver Birch
This tree has bright green foliage that turns to a pale yellow in Autumn. The trunk is a grey colour when young gradually turning to white. It produces long hanging pale green catkins. 'Moss White' has been selected for its bright white bark.
Uses
This tree is moderate growing so is well suited to street plantings, parks and gardens. Can also be used as a specimen tree or clumped together to form a forest effect.
Preferred Position & Soil
Prefers a moist well drained soil in sun / part shade.
| Form | Pendulous |
| Common Name | Moss White Silver Birch |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Mature Size | Height: 10m Width: 5m |
Categories
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Deciduous Having leaves that fall off or are shed seasonally to avoid adverse weather conditions such as cold or drought. |
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Grove/Group Planting The upright structure of these trees make for an excellent group feature. |
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Specimen These are great selections for use as a feature tree due to size, shape, seasonal colour or knock-out attractiveness. |






