Betula Pendula | European White Birch - 150-200cm, 20lt Cercidiphyllum Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is tolerant

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is tolerant of most soil types

needle-like leaves that curve inwards

good drainage is essential

reminiscent of the toughened scales of an ancient dragon

one of the best conifers for shady areas

Betula Pendula | European White Birch - 150-200cm, 20lt Cercidiphyllum Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is tolerantBetula pendula is a medium sized, deciduous tree with pendulous branches and graceful, pyramidal habit, more oval as the tree matures. Its attractive smooth, silvery white bark exfoliates in papery strips. Ovate, glossy green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellowish male flowers appear in dropping catkins, while greenish female appear in upright catkins and are followed by cone like fruits. Betula pendula is easily grown in any type of soil, but