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Golden Fountain

Betula pendula

As the name suggests, Golden Fountain features attractive golden-green leaves which catch the summer sunlight. They gradually turn yellow in the autumn.

The bark is a creamy-white and develops dark fissures as it ages.

Golden Fountain birch trees for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £81.00
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

Golden Fountain characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive barkAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colourSummer foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
  • PruningDo not prune
  • Growth rateAverage
  • Leaf colourYellow-green
  • Leaf colour - autumnYellow
  • BarkWhite

Similar varieties

  • See also Golden Beauty
    Betula pendula
    Golden Beauty
    A gold-leaved silver birch, with an excellent upright form, white bark, and attractive autumn leaf colours.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.