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Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica'

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Overview

The Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica', or Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch, is a striking ornamental tree featuring delicate, deeply serrated leaves and a gracefully arching habit. This cultivar typically reaches 30 to 40 feet in height and spreads around 15 to 20 feet. Its white peeling bark and pendulous branches provide year-round interest. Ideal for zones 2-7, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 2–6Type TreeClimate Temperate
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — is an elegant and ornamental tree renowned for its distinctive
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — Ideal for zones 2-7, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilSwedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — 'Dalecarlica' features a whiteSwedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — scientifically named Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — deeply-cut foliage and gracefulSwedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — Its white peeling bark and pendulous branches provide year-round interestSwedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — This deciduous tree typically reaches a mature height of 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 20 to 30+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
2–6

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — is an elegant and ornamental tree renowned for its distinctive
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — Ideal for zones 2-7, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — 'Dalecarlica' features a white
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — scientifically named Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — deeply-cut foliage and graceful
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — Its white peeling bark and pendulous branches provide year-round interest
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — This deciduous tree typically reaches a mature height of 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 20 to 30
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — This cultivar typically reaches 30 to 40 feet in height and spreads around 15 to 20 feet
Swedish Cutleaf Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Dalecarlica') — deeply serrated leaves and a gracefully arching habit
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