Mature Betula jacquemontii Himalayan Birch tree

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Betula utilis jacquemontii Tree

Name: Betula utilis jacquemontii Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BUJ.SS.10.6
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Himalayan Birch Trees

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves in spring and summer, turning yellow in autumn

Bark Striking white bark year-round

Position Full sun or partial shade

Soil Suited to all soil types

Description

This elegant Himalayan Birch tree is popular for its year round interest due to the intense white bark it displays. Betula utilis jacquemontii has medium sized, green foliage throughout spring and summer, which turns creamy yellow in autumn before falling; leaving a ghostly, bare, but exquisite, architecture of the Himalayan Birch tree. The peeling white bark is striking and tactile, beautifully complimenting the bright stems of trees such as Coral Bark Maples.

In its majestic upright form, Betula utilis jacquemontii will grow to a height and spread of 8 x 4 metres in 20 years. This is a hardy tree that will tolerate virtually all conditions and will make an outstanding feature tree, especially in a winter garden. It is fantastic planted in groups or avenues but also works well alone.

A little bit of history - in the wild, jacquemontii Birch grows from Kashmir eastwards towards central Nepal. It was first collected from Kashmire in 1831 by french naturalist Victor Jacquemont, invited to explore his country by Maharajah Ranjit Singh, ruler of Kashmir, much of which no other European had ever seen.

We also offer Betula jacquemontii multistem birch tree.

AKA White barked Himalayan birch, Himalayan birch, White birch, Betula utilis var. jaquemontii

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

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.

Established Birch trees require minimal 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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