Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' multi stem tree

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' multi stem bark

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' foliage

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Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' Multi Stem Tree

Name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' Multi Stem Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BUJ.M.45.7
Price: 375.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Multistem Himalayan Birch Trees

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Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 6 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green in spring/summer, yellow in autumn

Bark Peeling white bark

Soil Prefers moist soil but tolerates practically any soil type inc chalk

Description

The peeling, crisp white bark of Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' almost glows on a cold winters day and is shown to full effect in this multi stem form. The white bark is the star of the show, but 'Doorenbos' also features catkins in spring and an open canopy of foliage that casts pleasant dappled shade and turns golden yellow in autumn.

Suited to most garden sizes, this multi-stemmed Himalayan Birch will reach 6 x 5 meters in 20 years. It benefits from the bark colour developing earlier than other Himalayan varieties and it is a tolerant tree that is happy in virtually all soil types and conditions. We also offer a single stem Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'.

AKA multistem White barked Himalayan birch, multistem Himalayan birch Doorenbos, multistem Betula utilis var. jaquemontii 'Doorenbos'.

Nigel's Nursery Notes: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' and 'Snow Queen' are actually the same variety. 'Doorenbos' is the original Dutch name.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Multistem Himalayan Birch trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Unlike many species, Birch prefer wet soil than dry. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Multistem Birch trees rarely require pruning and do not take well to hard pruning, as this increases light at the base of the tree, which in turn increases soil temperature and decreases moisture levels. Simply remove lateral shoots to maintain a clear trunk and prune any diseased or damaged branches. Pruning should be carried out in late summer to mid-winter. Birch trees bleed heavily at other times of the year, especially late winter.

Tip: to keep the colourful bark looking its best, you can wash it using water and a sponge.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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