For taller options and non-tree planting schemes Contact us stating species, height/girth and delivery postcode.
Betula Moonbeam Options
125-150cm: 1-2 year tree in a 5-7L pot. Usually a Half Standard. Spring/Summer can be 180+cm.
150-180cm: 2-3 year tree in a 5-12L pot. Usually a Half Standard.
180-240cm: 2-4 year tree in a 5-15L pot. Usually a Half Standard.
Multi-stem: 120-180cm tree in a 12-15L pot.
Moonbeam (Betula utlis 'Moonbeam') is a considerably smaller white-stemmed Jacquemontii birch, only reaching a height of less than 6 metres (20 foot) after 10 years. This makes it well-suited to planting in a smaller garden,
Moonbeam is supplied at a height of between 1.2 and 1.8 metres in a 12 litre container for year round planting and better results than from either bare-root or rootballed stock.
Message card included at no additional cost if required. Just add the information required on the card at checkout.
What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Moonbeam Birch Tree (Betula utilis 'Moonbeam')
Hi I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the service and delivery of my beautiful *Betula Moonbeam trees. Thank you. It has been a pleasure to use your site and service. Communication was humorous and honest. Yolanda 0820-25634
Dear Senior Dogsbody, Thank you for your enchanting email. I am very pleased with the trees. The packaging was excellent and the trees in very good condition when they arrived. I was particularly impressed with the fact that they were very similar in conformation which will mean that they will look even better in the place that I have reserved for them in the front of our small wood.
There is already a Silver Shadow Betula that will be positioned just behind them so will finish off the effect perfectly. The chickens will appreciate sheltering under them as they grow larger too. Keep up the good work. With best wishes, Sue Maycock Head Gardener, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer. 1113
Tree arrived in good condition on the day stated and we are pleased with the size, condition and courier's actions as we were out and he left tree in a safe place, left a card to notify us and phoned to check we had found it!! Can't ask for more than that!!Thank you, Helen Gale 0912
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
Water Logged Conditions
Willow, Alder, Birch and Poplar may help lower the water level so long as you do not have permanent standing water e.g. your local diving and sailing club meets on your lawn.
