Betula pendula

Elegant, narrowly conical, deciduous tree with slender drooping twigs and peeling white bark, which becomes black and rugged at the base. Diamond-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Flowers in catkins are yellow-brown and appear in early spring

Ultimate height 25m in 20-50 years
Ultimate spread Wider than 8 metres
Prefers full sun/partial shade, any aspect in an exposed or sheltered location
Very hardy