Habit: Broadly Conical

Height: 25m (80ft) Width: 10m (30ft)

Leaf Descrption: Ovate to oblong tapered dark green leaves to 12cm long that turn yellow in Autumn

Flowering: In early spring produces yellow-brown male catkins to 12cm long

Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Site Suitability: Grow in rich, lightbut moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade

Pest & Diseases: Downy mildew and leaf spotting may be a problem in wet or humid conditions

Comments: Birch, is renowned for its beauty. In Irish folklore it is the symbol of birth, rebirth, youthfulness, love and purity.