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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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Deciduous - ovate to oblong, tapered, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long turning yellow in autumn.
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Height - 18m (60ft) -
Spread - 10m (33ft)
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Tree - yellow-brown male catkins to 12cm (5in) long in early spring.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shade - dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - named for French botanist Victor Jacquemont (1801-32). Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases - birch borers, birch leaf mining sawfly, aphids, birch rust, mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin - Himalayas. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrate - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
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Ovate
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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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Tree Shape - Broadly conical -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Rabbit Resistant
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18m (60ft)
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10m (33ft) |
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Commonly known as: Himalayan birch.
Snowy-white bark and showy yellow catkins 6 ins or longer
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