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Betula utilis | Himalayan Birch - 320-340cm, 45lt

Betula utilis | Himalayan Birch - 320-340cm, 45lt

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Betula utilis var. jaquemontii, or West Himalayan Birch, is one of the most popular birch trees. It is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with upright, pyramidal habit. It is famous for its beautiful snow-white peeling bark, the whitest that can be found among birch varieties. Its leaves are ovate, dark green and turn bright yellow in autumn. Male flowers are yellowish-brown and appear in dropping catkins, while female flowers are greenish and appear in upright catkins. West Himalayan Birch can grow in any type of soil, even sand or clay, as long as it is moist and well-drained. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is extremely hardy and does best in cool northern climates. Does not tolerate heat and humidity. Betula utilis var. jaquemontii is a very attractive tree, perfect as a specimen plant or in beds and borders. Great for cottage and urban gardens, avenues and broad streets. Suitable for roof gardens and growing in containers.
  • Common Name

    Himalayan Birch, Kashmir Birch

  • Family

    Betulaceae

  • Type

    deciduous tree

  • Pot Size

    45

  • Height (cm)

    320-340

  • Native To

    Himalaya

  • Flower

    male, yellowish-brown dropping catkins, female greenish upright catkins

  • Foliage

    ovate, dark green, bright yellow in autumn

  • Maturation period

    20–50 years

Key Info

Size & Spacing

Mature Height

15-18m

Mature Width

4-8m

Shape / habit

bushy, upright, pyramidal habit

Preferred Location

Orientation

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing, exposed or sheltered

Soil Type

acid, alkaline, neutral soil, full sun, partial shade

Soil moisture

moist but well-drained, well-drained

Growing Period

Flower

spring

Foliage

spring, summer, autumn

Fruit

autumn

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During this time, we have developed a large stock of trees, mature evergreen shrubs, conifers, Japanese maples, cedars and olives. What sets us apart from a generic garden center is solid unwavering focus on trees and some bigger shrubs. You will find thousands of trees, hundreds of varieties and lots of experts who are working on the nursery and more than willing to help you to choose a plant for you.

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