Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii
west himalayan birch
Sought-after for its brilliant white bark, this vigorous, deciduous tree has yellowy-brown catkins in spring and dark green, ovate leaves that turn butter-yellow in autumn. The warm chestnut brown stem colour of the west Himalayan birch gradually turns white with age (once the tree is around 8 years old). Delivered as small plants (approximately 20cm high in 1.5 litre nursery pots), in time they will grow into spectacular trees that will create elegant garden specimens. They would also be equally stunning planted underplanted with early flowering spring bulbs.
How to care for Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii:
Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake well.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
12m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
1.5 litre pot | 1-1.5m tall | singlestem
£32.99
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