Anyone know what tree this is?

Raksha

Weeping silver birch can get to 30 or 40 feet, but those 2 look to have been topped out

BaileyB

I know they are about 4-5 years old as that is when the house was built. (House was the show house, so garden was done at same time of house build)

lostinrates

It's a huge question! A lot of trees can be controlled, and my parents had a dwarf weeping birch. If however you can see these, why not get another type of tree to add a different type of leaf to the 'tapestry' of your view?

Some trees are really slow growing, so take ages to reach 'ultimate ' height and might be worth considering in a garden, if it can take the root spread. Just choose carefully thionking about your foundations.

BaileyB

These are in my mums neighbour's garden.

I would like something which is evergreen and grows to about 7-10'

lostinrates

Ever green and broad leaf? This is my pet subject ATM though I am looking at bigger trees. Where abouts you are in the country will dictate how much choice you have. But there are losds and loads. Hollies grow bigger but the are very slow growing....might they do? A ceanothus? Or, as you like the ligh foliage an olive springs to mind as an option....

This site has some lovely trees

http://www.architecturalplants.com/pigeonholes.html?ph=broadleaf_evergreen_under_25

BaileyB

South Wales, around 15 miles from the sea. Thanks will take a look at the link.

lostinrates

Also, if your library can get hold of it or you want to buy it there is an excellent book called a tree for all seasons. I bought a copy on amazon and am really enjoying choosing evergreen broadleaf trees for our garden

hottopic

BaileyB wrote: »

Yep, looks like it is that. Thank you.

Also seen how big they get, would like to add height to my garden but i think the size of the tree in the picture is the perfect size and don't want one that will grow to 20foot etc.

Anyone have any ideas for a tree that will not grow much bigger than the tree in the picture but also look quite similar.

I have one too, I recognised it immediately but I was never too sure what it was, I thought it was a willow.
But it is a weeping birch, indeed it has a lot of names:-

Common Name(s) : Birch,Lady of the Woods,Silver Birch,Weeping Birch

But it proper name (species) is:

Species : Betula Pendula Tristis

I did a google on Betula Pendula and there were some good images of the leaves adn I compared to some I cut off and they are exactly the same.

More info.
Species : Betula Pendula Tristis
Common Name(s) : Birch,Lady of the Woods,Silver Birch,Weeping Birch
Genus : Betula
Seasons of Interest : Winter Interest
Mature Size : Medium to Large (15-20m)
Shape : Weeping
Tree Type : Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses : Cold Exposed Sites,Light Sandy Sites,Parkland Trees



ANd even more info suggests it may be :-

Betula pendula Youngii



The well known Weeping Birch, with a habit which looks even more beautiful than usual in winter.

Introduced in 1867 this outstanding cultivar won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

It is a sight to behold in winter when its twiggy growth, supported on pendulous limbs, are shrouded in frost on a bright morning.

It space is restricted or for small gardens, Betula pendula Youngii should be chosen instead.

A most graceful and particularly beautiful tall tree, with slender, pendent branches.

Although a weeping birch, it maintains a central leader, and is excellent planted as a specimen.

Also good for wide verges and avenues, it grows well on most soils.

The bark matures to a decent white making this in our opinion one of the best tall weeping trees on the market.

Mature height: 20m

hottopic

Betula Pendula 'Youngii' (Youngs Weeping Birch)

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Species : Betula Pendula Youngii
Common Name(s) : Birch,Lady of the Woods,Silver Birch,Youngs Weeping Birch
Genus : Betula
Seasons of Interest : Autumn Interest
Mature Size : Small (under 10m)
Shape : Weeping
Tree Type : Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses : Small Gardens,Garden,Cold Exposed Sites,Light Sandy Sites,Parkland Trees





A small to medium weeping birch, eventually make an attractive dome shape.

Originating in the early 1870s, this small to medium weeping birch has no defined central leader and therefore eventually forms an attractive dome shape.

Sometimes produced top worked to get the initial height, we prefer to grow a structurally stronger plant from the base and draw up a leader until we have formed a 1.8-2 metre clear stem that can support the crown thereafter.

The thin branches eventually reach the ground and the serrated, triangular leaves show good autumn colour.

It develops a smooth white bark and is an attractive specimen tree for lawns.

It grows well on most soils and has been a great favourite in the UK for many years.

Mature height: 5-10m