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BETULA utilis ssp. jacquemontii
Commonly known as Himalayan birch
Beautiful white bark especially when viewed in winter from a distance
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Deciduousovate to oblong, tapered, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long turning yellow in autumn.
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Height18m (60ft)
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Spread10m (33ft)
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TreeVariable tree with a graceful, open habit and peeling bark. Yellow-brown male catkins to 12cm (5in) long in early spring.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeDappled shade.
BETULA utilis ssp. jacquemontii
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowNamed for French botanist Victor Jacquemont (1801-32). Wildlife plant - insects, birdsOrnamental barkPests & DiseasesBirch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungusPlace of originHimalayas.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendlyRabbit Resistant
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- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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