An ornamental, medicinal and forest tree cultivated in lines and on huge spaces. Its silvered bark and foliage are of great ornamental value. It is planted along streets and roads and usually in foggy areas so to warn drivers with this so white trunk.
An essential oil is produced from its bark. It has diuretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties among many others. From its bark also are made water pipes, clogs, fabrics. Alcoholic beverages are made with the sap of this tree in some European regions.
Medium-sized deciduous tree, typically reaching 15-25 m tall. Beautiful whitish bark with black stripes.The flowers are wind-pollinated catkins, produced before the leaves in early spring. Light green, triangular leaves.
Prefers sandy siliceous acid and fresh soils.
Not available | Available from: 11-2026
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| Plantation | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Climate Zone | Cool areas, Mountain |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | Brown |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Erosion control, Essential Oil, Game-covers, Gardening, Medicinal, Reforestation, Riverbanks, Street Tree, Timber, Urban garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Ph | Acid |
| Soil - Type | Sand |
| Watering | Regular |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !