GardensDB - Betula nigra Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Plants What was planted, and who used it ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) [Plants](https://gardensdb.com/plants) / Betula nigra ![Betula nigra](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/15bf52e5-cbeb-4ba0-a4c6-88cf70e642d4/conversions/betula-nigra-hero.webp) Plant Betula nigra ============== Planted in 7 show gardens on GardensDB. 7 Gardens 11 Designers 3 Studios How to grow it Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Size at maturity Over 12 metres Max height 8–12 metres Max spread 20–50 years To maturity Aspect Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W Any aspect Happy facing any direction Position Full sun Partial shade Full shade Exposure Sheltered Exposed Moisture Moist but well-drained Soil Chalk Clay Loam Sand Soil pH Acid Neutral Alkaline Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C) H1a H1b H1c H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Where it was planted 7 gardens ----------- - ![A naturalistic wildlife pond with a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush green plants, pink flowers, large boulders, and stacked terracotta tiles.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a19c447a-892b-4941-92e8-33e70fe83888/conversions/PXL_20260722_101439059-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-rhs-pollywiggle-garden) Feature Garden 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 The RHS Pollywiggle Garden Joe Carey, Laura Carey - ![A romantic container garden features a brick wall with copper pipes, lush pink roses, hostas, a copper water feature, and a small metal bistro set on a gravel and stone patio.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ce76f61a-7ea9-48c4-88a5-f0ceb6621697/conversions/The-Whittard-of-Chelsea-Garden-2026-05-19-at-09.52.48-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-whittard-of-chelsea-garden) Container Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal 360° photo 360° photo available RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 The Whittard of Chelsea Garden Ollie Pike - ![A lush, naturalistic garden border with a central puddle, vibrant green hostas, blue irises, and chartreuse ferns among rocks and grasses.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/54738bf4-1644-474c-9acd-4e80012b4baa/conversions/PXL_20260509_131309235-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/after-the-rain) Beautiful Borders ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal 360° photo 360° photo available RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 After the Rain Tomas Olesen - ![A decorative tiled roof pavilion with a gravel floor is surrounded by mixed planting, featuring orange flowers, variegated shrubs, and a large green pot.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/781d856a-ee05-4451-a393-36f154326c12/conversions/PXL_20260509_084213225-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/clay-the-super-soil) Feature Garden RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 Clay: The 'Super Soil' Martyn Wilson - ![A tranquil show garden featuring a rustic dry stone wall structure with wooden beams, a flagstone path, wooden seating, and abundant naturalistic planting with a twisted dead tree and a circular metal tree bench.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/60ac9157-2165-4279-8b25-668fd6304639/conversions/95341617-BB20-49F7-9807-84A4C1334C1A_1_102_o-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/lifted-by-birds) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-show-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Show Garden 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 Lifted by Birds Tom Saunders, Jon Pilling, Amie Wheeldon - ![A colourful contemporary garden features a perforated brick pond, a water spout, an insect hotel wall, a stone bench, and lush planting.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6e654120-907f-4487-95fc-33d2cf1f1d02/conversions/PXL_20260509_141750433.MP-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/one) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-show-garden/icon.webp) Best Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-environmental-innovation-award/icon.webp) RHS Environmental Innovation Award 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026 ONE Ian McBain - ![A small show garden with a large wooden spherical den, a curved timber bench, verdigris water tubs, and naturalistic planting.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/43aa3b92-2e35-42cf-97fa-eaa69bd356c8/conversions/primary_image-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/downs-syndrome-scotland-garden) Small Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-small-show-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Small Show Garden RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 Down's Syndrome Scotland Garden Nick Burton, Duncan Hall Show all 7 gardens Who uses it Designers & studios ------------------------- The people and studios credited on the gardens above, with how many of those gardens each worked on. ### Designers 11 - [ 1 garden ![Amie Wheeldon](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/amie-wheeldon/profile_photo.webp?v=8b9fc4e5-0612-43f9-b8c7-fbe08fae3df7) #### Amie Wheeldon budandbird\_gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/people/amie-wheeldon) - [ 1 garden ![Duncan Hall](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/duncan-hall/profile_photo.webp) #### Duncan Hall duncanjohnhall ](https://gardensdb.com/people/duncan-hall) - [ 1 garden ![Ian McBain](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/ian-mcbain/profile_photo.webp) #### Ian McBain Garden Designer tythornegardendesign Tythorne Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/ian-mcbain) - [ 1 garden ![Joe Carey](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/joe-carey/profile_photo.webp) #### Joe Carey Carey Garden Design Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/people/joe-carey) - [ 1 garden ![Jon Pilling](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/jon-pilling/profile_photo.webp) #### Jon Pilling Garden Designer The Intrinsic Link ](https://gardensdb.com/people/jon-pilling) - [ 1 garden ![Laura Carey](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/laura-carey/profile_photo.webp) #### Laura Carey Carey Garden Design Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/people/laura-carey) - [ 1 garden ![Martyn Wilson](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/martyn-wilson/profile_photo.webp) #### Martyn Wilson Garden Designer Wilson Associates Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/martyn-wilson) - [ 1 garden ![Nick Burton](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/nick-burton/profile_photo.webp) #### Nick Burton nickburtongardendesigner ](https://gardensdb.com/people/nick-burton) - [ 1 garden ![Ollie Pike](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/ollie-pike/profile_photo.webp) #### Ollie Pike Garden Designer pikestudio.landscape ](https://gardensdb.com/people/ollie-pike) - [ 1 garden ![Tom Saunders](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/tom-saunders/profile_photo.webp) #### Tom Saunders Garden Designer skylarkgd Skylark Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/tom-saunders) - [ 1 garden ![Tomas Olesen](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/tomas-olesen/profile_photo.webp?v=8ab9a916-c2a7-4149-9e12-fb482232d637) #### Tomas Olesen olesen.design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/tomas-olesen) Show all 11 designers ### Studios 3 - [ 1 garden ![Carey Garden Design Studio](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/carey-garden-design-studio/logo.webp) #### Carey Garden Design Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/carey-garden-design-studio) - [ 1 garden ![Pike Studio](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/pike-studio/logo.webp) #### Pike Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/pike-studio) - [ 1 garden ![Wilson Associates Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/wilson-associates-garden-design/logo.webp) #### Wilson Associates Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/wilson-associates-garden-design) Show all 3 studios Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Betula nigra, ranked by how many gardens combine them. [ Browse all plants ](https://gardensdb.com/plants) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fc3b5a71-403c-4cc3-ba27-86e0e47ec234/conversions/acer-campestre-card.webp) Acer campestre 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/acer-campestre "Acer campestre") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/411d96e2-a4b0-4d20-98fb-53f5775da6cd/conversions/achillea-moonshine-card.webp) Achillea 'Moonshine' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/achillea-moonshine "Achillea 'Moonshine'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e25abcb7-6278-4d6c-98d8-deb130ceddf1/conversions/achillea-millefolium-cerise-queen-card.webp) Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/achillea-millefolium-cerise-queen "Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ae393428-bf2d-4a03-8685-1476c966ff1d/conversions/achillea-millefolium-lilac-beauty-card.webp) Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/achillea-millefolium-lilac-beauty "Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a2fb0a5e-409a-4b43-b91b-e6af550ab69e/conversions/actaea-simplex-brunette-card.webp) Actaea simplex 'Brunette' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/actaea-simplex-brunette "Actaea simplex 'Brunette'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/20ea7d17-a367-4fe9-8414-39da30b8ff23/conversions/agapanthus-dr-brouwer-card.webp) Agapanthus 'Dr Brouwer' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/agapanthus-dr-brouwer "Agapanthus 'Dr Brouwer'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d445dff4-98c3-4f0b-82c9-46f5d26f9da5/conversions/alnus-glutinosa-imperialis-card.webp) Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/alnus-glutinosa-imperialis "Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a3d4cd19-7ff9-42d4-9c23-64fd2dc1666d/conversions/anemanthele-lessoniana-card.webp) Anemanthele lessoniana 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/anemanthele-lessoniana "Anemanthele lessoniana") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e4a60ee2-4261-4f1d-9b48-e6e06971139d/conversions/anemone-pamina-card.webp) Anemone 'Pamina' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/anemone-pamina "Anemone 'Pamina'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/76e4449b-0de6-49b2-8ee1-59df732f63d5/conversions/anthriscus-sylvestris-ravenswing-card.webp) Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/anthriscus-sylvestris-ravenswing "Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing'") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/da4270ed-d230-4cc6-869b-981cac6ce889/conversions/aquilegia-sp-card.webp) Aquilegia spp. 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/aquilegia-spp "Aquilegia spp.") - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3f94a4a6-38bf-4dad-beab-852eb0971cf3/conversions/artemisia-powis-castle-card.webp) Artemisia 'Powis Castle' 1 garden together ](https://gardensdb.com/plants/artemisia-powis-castle "Artemisia 'Powis Castle'") ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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