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Silver birch floppy

9 years ago

My young silver birch tree is about 6ft but the top is flopping over badly. Should I try and support the top? The trunk is still very slender. Planted Jan 2016 (pendula).
Thanks Sarah

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corkball (z6 TN)
9 years ago
I haven't had this issue with birch, but am having issues with buckeye right now. There is too much rain and they put on a quick early burst of growth that is too heavy for the stem. I stake them up - they won't need the stake when it gets drier and growth starts to harden.
Sarah Michie thanked corkball (z6 TN)
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
9 years ago
Young Betula pendula are soft and whippy. (The 'pendula' part is a clue.) The tops frequently bend over. Can you show us a picture just to check there isn't a genuine problem? Guessing you are in the UK, Sarah? If so SB will look after itself very adequately.
Sarah Michie thanked floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
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