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Betula pendula 'White Edge'

Family Betulaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   2a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Betula pendula 'White Edge' (European birch) bears showy and medium green blossoms during mid-spring. This plant is pyramidal in form and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is variegated white and deep green in colour. The bark is showy, striped and exfoliating in texture. Betula pendula 'White Edge' (European birch) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Betula pendula 'White Edge' tolerates wet sites.