Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue' Birch The leaf shape is variable

The leaf shape is variable but it commonly has a leaf that is shaped like a spatula but the juvenile leaves can also be highly variable and usually differ from adult leaves

It is a medium sized tree to 20 meters with blue green leaves that are tough and leathery

It will tolerate a variety of soils as long as they are well drained

It can grow in a variety of soils but prefers a well drained soil

It has a very distinctive leaves with lobes separated by deep sinuses and a very prominent crown at the tip

Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue' Birch The leaf shape is variableAn attractive ornamental comfrey with charming spring flowers and some leaf cover through the winter with clumps of fresh leaves appearing from early spring. A tough, shade loving ground cover that is tolerant of dryness when once established