Betula nigra Summer Cascade
Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' is a graceful and elegant cultivar of the River Birch, known for its weeping habit and stunning visual appeal. Originating from North America, this cultivar has gained popularity in Australian gardens for its unique form and attractive features.
One of the standout characteristics of 'Summer Cascade' is its cascading branches, which create a picturesque and flowing silhouette. As the branches gently arch downwards, they showcase the tree's exfoliating bark, revealing hues of cream, tan, and cinnamon. This peeling bark adds texture and interest to the landscape, particularly during the winter months when the tree is bare.
In addition to its striking bark, Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' produces delicate, pendulous catkins in spring, adding further charm to its appearance. The tree's foliage consists of diamond-shaped, serrated leaves that emerge a bright green in spring, turning to a vibrant yellow in autumn before dropping. This seasonal foliage display adds a burst of color to the garden, creating a captivating scene.
Thriving in moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' is well-suited to various Australian climates, including regions with hot summers and mild winters. It is relatively low-maintenance once established, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its graceful form. 'Summer Cascade' is particularly well-suited to gardens with limited space, where its cascading branches can be showcased as a focal point or accent feature
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Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into stock soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
