Habit: Narrowly Conical

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

Leaf Descrption: Diamond shaped sharply toothed, mid green leaves, 6cm long. Turns yellow in Autumn

Flowering: Yellow brown male catkins to 8cm long every spring

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Site Suitability: Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well -drained soil in full sun or dappled 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.