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BETULA JACQUEMONTII

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii (Himalayan birch) is a graceful, medium-to-large deciduous tree celebrated for its gleaming white, peeling bark that brings outstanding year-round structure and winter interest. Fresh green leaves clothe the canopy in spring and summer, turning clear yellow in autumn; spring catkins add seasonal detail. It grows best in full sun or light shade in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil, and is tolerant of a range of soil textures. Ideal as a specimen or planted in groups for architectural effect, and suitable for exposed or sheltered sites; a mature tree typically exceeds 12m with a moderate spread.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun or light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:heavy-clay
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
leafcolour:green
size:5m+
specialconditions:exposed-positions
gardenstyle:architectural