Betula nigra Batch No:179044 The glossy dark-green foliage takes

The glossy dark-green foliage takes on a superb reddish-purple glow in autumn

small brown spherical cones

This combination of shape and form makes the 'Swiss Glory' a superb candidate for street and avenue planting

Young twigs are silky hair and smooth to the touch

or Japanese Holly

Betula nigra Batch No:179044 The glossy dark-green foliage takesThe River Birch is grown for its red brown shaggy, curling bark becoming black or grey white on older trees, and its abundance of long golden catkins in early spring. Its crown matures to a loose, graceful, round shape. Excellent as a multi stem specimen planted where the details of its bark and catkins can be appreciated. Best in a sheltered, moist to wet position, avoiding frost pockets. Modest yellow autumn colour. A shallow rooting tree