Overview
Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' is a bushy trees in the genus Betula, part of the Betulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' is a bushy cultivar of the Betula genus, which includes deciduous trees and shrubs known for their distinctive bark and vibrant autumn foliage. This silver birch thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils such as clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered positions, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and is well-suited to cottage and informal gardens. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, with the emergence of catkins and leaf growth characteristic of the genus.
About the genus
A birch is a thin-leaved deciduous hardwood tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, which also includes alders, hazels, and hornbeams. It is closely related to the beech-oak family Fagaceae. The genus Betula contains 30 to 60 known taxa of which 11 are on the IUCN 2011 Red List of Threatened Species.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Betula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in a seed bed in autumn or take softwood cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to birch borers, leaf-mining sawflies and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus, a tree rust and powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty'?
Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' need?
Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty'?
Propagate by seed sown in a seed bed in autumn or take softwood cuttings in summer.
