Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Batch No:175107 flowers in drooping clusters appear

flowers in drooping clusters appear in mid-summer

and equally effective when allowed to develop a natural unchecked crown

Does well on all free-draining soils and exposed sites but must have sunlight

The small white flowers aren't very showy but attract bees and are followed by drupes of green berries changing to red

A very ornamental

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' Batch No:175107 flowers in drooping clusters appearThis very special birch has its origins in the Swedish municipality of Orns where it was discovered in 1767 and from which all Orns birch have been propagated. Its habit is similar to the silver birch but the leaves are deeply indented giving it a very unique appearance. Good on all soils. Not synonymus to 'Crispa' or 'Laciniata'. H7