PaPervale Trees

Specialists in Home Grown Trees 

Betula pendula ‘Fastigiata’ / Upright Birch

The Fastigiata is a beautiful variant of the Silver Birch that is suitable for all garden types. Given its year round bark interest and its small size, it is the best option for garden tree.

The Upright Birch has the same beautiful silver bark colour that is hard to miss from a distance and can spruce up all gardens, especially in the winter months when there wont be any leaves. Fastigiata also has a beautiful dense display of green foliage which turns to a yellow colour which compliments the bark colour very well to provide a stunning sight during Summer and Autumn. With a mature height of around 7-12m, this variant of the Betula pendula is a perfect choice for a garden with limited space where a larger tree wouldn’t fit.

The Fastigiata thrives well in well drained soils and will be able to tolerate most soil types and will grow where space is limited with not needing a lot of room to grow.


The images included in this listing are an example of how the tree will look at maturity – not the tree you will receive. Tree size as per listing description.

Tree Specs

  • Common Name: Upright Birch
  • Botanical Name: Betula pendula ‘Fastigiata’
  • Mature Height: 7-12m
  • Key Features: Bright silver bark; Stunning Autumn Foliage; Year round bark interest; Easy to grow;
  • Supplied: In 3L containers of peat free compost, healthy and well established, approximately 120-150cm (4-5 feet), with full planting and aftercare instructions


about us

Papervale Trees is an exciting young nursery focused on producing trees of exceptional quality whilst having a strong ethos on sustainable and ethical growing practices. 

We propagate and grow over 90% of species on the nursery from "Seed to Sale" ourselves. Any plants we purchase are sourced exclusively from British and Irish nurseries, helping to support the horticulture industry at home and helping to prevent importation of plant pathogens.

payment Policy

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shipping policy

Shipping is free to UK (including Northern Ireland). Trees are dispatched within 24 hours of receiving payment. We use a quick and efficient 2-3 day courier service which is fully traceable.

Orders from the Republic of Ireland are very welcome. At this time however there may be an additional charge. Please contact us directly to arrange.

Returns policy

If you decide you do not wish to keep your purchase please return your items within 14 days for a full refund.

Contact Us

Papervale Trees is located outside Rathfriland, Co.Down and although not open to the public, visits can be arranged on request. If you would like any further information on any of our trees or help and advice on planting projects please contact Jonathan

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