Betula comprises both deciduous trees and shrubs, known for their vibrant autumn foliage and distinctive bark that can be white, pink, or brown and peeling. In spring, male and female catkins emerge separately, preceding or coinciding with leaf growth.

Betula

Betula 'Charlotte'

Betula 'Chris Grey-Wilson'

Betula 'Cobhay Cream Spire'

Betula 'Cobhay Snow Spire'

Betula 'Conyngham'

Betula 'Edinburgh' is an upright birch that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. This cultivar is a modern hybrid, resulting from a cross between B. albosinensis and B. utilis. It features a tidy canopy adorned with dark green, serrated leaves and distinctive bark that peels in shades of white to pink.

Betula 'Edinburgh'

Betula 'Fascination' is a medium-sized tree characterized by its pyramidal form and upright branches. The foliage is green, transforming to a yellow hue in the fall. Its bark is notable for its peeling, deep orange color, which eventually fades to a pale pink-white. In the spring, this tree produces male catkins that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm, displaying a yellow-brown shade.

Betula 'Fascination'

Betula 'Fetisowii' is a hybrid tree that grows slowly and loses its leaves in winter. It features a trunk and branches covered in peeling creamy-white bark, while its ovate leaves start as glossy green in spring, transitioning to yellow hues in fall. This variety is well-suited for compact gardens, as it has a more slender crown compared to other birch types, potentially reaching a height of approximately 6 meters under optimal conditions. It adapts to various soil types, including wet conditions, but thrives best in acidic soils to reach its full potential.

Betula 'Fetisowii'

Betula 'Harry Gee'

Betula 'Haywood'

Betula 'Hergest' is a robust, upright deciduous tree known for its creamy pink and white bark. The branches display a deep bronze-brown color, accentuated by distinct white lenticels. Its oval leaves are tapered and medium green, transitioning to yellow in the fall. This cultivar originated as a chance seedling at Hergest Croft Garden in Herefordshire.

Betula 'Hergest'

Betula 'Holland' is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 15 to 20 feet. It features distinctive white to grey bark that peels away over time, developing a reddish hue as it matures. The tree produces rich green, heart-shaped leaves that emerge in spring, coinciding with the appearance of upright, yellow-brown male catkins. In the fall, the foliage displays appealing autumn colors.

Betula 'Holland'

Betula 'Hoseri'

Betula 'Kerscott Charm'

Betula 'Long Trunk' is a slow-growing deciduous tree characterized by its weeping form and distinctive, peeling white bark. Its leaves are sizeable, glossy, and deep green with serrated margins, transitioning to a golden yellow in the fall. In spring, the tree produces yellow-green catkins.

Betula 'Long Trunk'

Betula 'Polar Bear' is a substantial deciduous tree that can reach heights of over 12 meters. Its robust branches support a striking white bark that forms at a young age. The foliage consists of dark green leaves that transition to yellow in the fall. In spring, this tree produces yellow-brown catkins.

Betula 'Polar Bear'

Betula 'Polunin Coll'

Betula 'Royal Frost' is an upright cultivar that features deep purple foliage and distinctive white bark, with younger stems displaying a brown hue. When cultivated in partial shade, the leaves tend to exhibit a greener tone. This tree reaches a height of around 7 meters and showcases yellow coloration in the autumn.

Betula 'Royal Frost'

Betula 'Sauwala White'

Betula 'White Horse'

Betula 'White Light'

Betula Purple Rain ('Monle')

Betula alleghaniensis is a tall, narrow deciduous tree that features a conical shape. Its bark peels away in layers, revealing a distinctive texture. The leaves are ovate and shift to a yellow hue in the fall. Male catkins hang down and can reach lengths of up to 10 cm.

Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alnoides

Betula ashburneri is a deciduous small tree or a large multi-stemmed shrub, reaching heights of up to 10 meters. It features glossy green foliage and smooth green-brown bark that matures to a darker grey and begins to peel over time.

Betula ashburneri

Betula bomiensis

Betula calcicola

Betula celtiberica

Betula cf. glandulosa

Betula cf. utilis

Betula chichibuensis

Betula chichibuensis clone 1

Betula chichibuensis clone 2

Betula chichibuensis clone 3

Betula chichibuensis clone 4

Betula chichibuensis clone 5

Betula chinensis

Betula chinensis 'Rhinegold'

Betula chinensis S016

Betula cordifolia is a slender, deciduous tree that can grow beyond 12 meters in height. Its leaves are green with serrated edges, while the bark exhibits a dark red-brown hue that transitions to white or bronze-white in mature specimens.

Betula cordifolia

Betula cordifolia 'Clarenville'

Betula corylifolia

Betula costata KFBX 93

Betula costata Trautv.

Betula costata ambig. is a tall deciduous tree that can reach approximately 30 meters in height. It features a straight trunk with a smooth surface, displaying a pale orange-brown or creamy-pink bark in its youth, which matures to a coarse greyish-brown. The tree produces slender, pointed dark green leaves on downy shoots that appear early in the growing season, alongside elongated yellow-brown male catkins.

Betula costata ambig.

Betula cylindrostachya

Betula dauurica is a sizable deciduous tree that typically reaches heights exceeding 12 meters. It is particularly recognized for its distinctive peeling bark, which displays a range of colors including brown, bronze, and silver-grey. The leaves are dark green, oval in shape, and have a serrated edge.

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