Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

Common Birch, Cutleaf White Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch

Betula pendula ‘Laciniata’ — commonly known as Cutleaf Weeping Birch — is a graceful, deciduous birch admired for its deeply cut, lace-like foliage, elegant weeping branches, and bright white bark. It brings a fine-textured, airy appearance to landscapes and is most effective as a specimen tree where its form can be fully appreciated.

Key features
Width / spread: 20–30 ft
Height: 40–50 ft
Bark: Bright white with black markings
Foliage: Deeply dissected, medium green; yellow fall color
Form: Upright with graceful, pendulous branches
Life cycle: Deciduous tree

Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; prefers moist, cool soils
Water: Moderate; does not tolerate drought or prolonged heat
Hardiness:



Zone Low: 2b



Zone High: 7a



Landscape use
Specimen tree
Lawn and park plantings
Large residential landscapes
European-style and formal gardens

Notes
Fine-textured foliage creates a delicate, elegant look
More heat sensitive than river birch
Susceptible to bronze birch borer in warm climates
Best planted in cooler regions with good air circulation
Minimal pruning needed beyond removing deadwood

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

40-50'

Width

20-30'

Hardiness zones

2–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Green

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Wet Area

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Pendulous, Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No