Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula utilis jacquemontii
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Himalayan Birch Tree
Betula utilis jacquemontii
- The Himalayan Birch Tree will bring winter wonder to your garden with its snowy white, exfoliating bark. Every year a layer of the shimmering bark peels off to reveal a fresh layer underneath
- Fresh, yellow-green foliage with male (yellow) and female (green) catkins appearing in June to attract pollinators to your garden
- The female catkins are followed by cone like fruits with winged seeds which are carried on the wind and can travel for hundreds of miles!
- Colour all year round: in autumn the foliage turns to a striking golden yellow before it falls, leaving the elegant architectural white branches to form the backbone of your winter garden
- A large, fast growing deciduous tree which can grow up to 18m depending on conditions
- Slender Himalayan Birch makes an ideal feature tree in a lawn and also works well planted in small clusters of three or more (plant 1-2m apart)
- The bark of Himalayan Birch was traditionally used for writing Sanskrit texts and scriptures, especially in Kashmir, and is still used for scared mantras
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Himalayan Birch Tree can be grown in a very large pot (60-80cm), but its vigorous roots mean it is best planted in the ground after 3-5 years. Ensure it is kept well-watered in summer.
How big does it get?
The Himalayan Birch Tree grows to a height of 12 to 15 metres, with a spread of 6 to 8 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Himalayan Birch Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Himalayan Birch Tree prefers moist to wet soil and can thrive in poorly drained areas. It is very hardy and can tolerate soil temperatures down to -15°C. A 5cm to 10cm layer of mulch helps retain moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
Himalayan Birch Tree is a thirsty plant that requires frequent watering, needing approximately 20 to 30 litres per week. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist to wet, and water generously when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Himalayan Birch Tree should be pruned in late summer or early autumn to prevent excessive sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Betula utilis jacquemontii holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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