BETULA utilis ssp. jacquemontii

Commonly known as Himalayan birch

Beautiful white bark especially when viewed in winter from a distance
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    ovate to oblong, tapered, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long turning yellow in autumn.
  • Height
    18m (60ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
    Variable tree with a graceful, open habit and peeling bark. Yellow-brown male catkins to 12cm (5in) long in early spring.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Dappled shade.

BETULA utilis ssp. jacquemontii

 
H/Std £75.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Named for French botanist Victor Jacquemont (1801-32). Wildlife plant - insects, birds
    Ornamental bark
    Pests & Diseases
    Birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    Himalayas.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Betula - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
18m (60ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
  

Buy Varieties of BETULA utilis ssp. jacquemontii

AWARD
BETULA utilis ssp. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost'

'Grayswood Ghost'

Birch

brillliant white bark and glossy leaves

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Whip
£35.00 each 
H/Std
£75.00 each 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

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