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Betula utilis jacquemontii – Himalayan Birch Tree

from £167.00

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii – Himalayan Birch

About Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii – Himalayan Birch

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii, commonly known as Himalayan Birch, is a striking ornamental birch grown for brilliant white bark and an elegant, light crown. It has ovate leaves with finely toothed margins, with rich green summer foliage and warm yellow autumn colour. Plant where the pale bark can be seen against evergreen foliage or a dark boundary.

 

This tree is well suited to modern gardens, winter-interest planting, avenues, groups and multi-stem statements. It performs best in full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained loam, sand or clay; avoid prolonged waterlogging. For North West England gardens, allow enough space for the mature crown and assess drainage, exposure and access before selecting the final tree size.

Key Features of Himalayan Birch

Moderate to fast growth rate • Graceful and broadly conical, becoming more open with age habit • Rich green summer foliage • Warm yellow autumn colour • Distinctive ornamental specimen • Catkins and canopy support insects and birds

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii

Plant Specification

Mature size: 12–18m high × 6–10m wide

Growth rate: Moderate to fast

Foliage: Deciduous

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist but well-drained loam, sand or clay; avoid prolonged waterlogging

UK native: No

Wildlife value: Good: catkins and canopy support insects and birds

We can install specimen trees at any of the in following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN.

Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.

For more information on the tree see the tree specification below. For more information about delivery, access and planting, see the guide below or click here.

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Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii – Himalayan Birch

About Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii – Himalayan Birch

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii, commonly known as Himalayan Birch, is a striking ornamental birch grown for brilliant white bark and an elegant, light crown. It has ovate leaves with finely toothed margins, with rich green summer foliage and warm yellow autumn colour. Plant where the pale bark can be seen against evergreen foliage or a dark boundary.

 

This tree is well suited to modern gardens, winter-interest planting, avenues, groups and multi-stem statements. It performs best in full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained loam, sand or clay; avoid prolonged waterlogging. For North West England gardens, allow enough space for the mature crown and assess drainage, exposure and access before selecting the final tree size.

Key Features of Himalayan Birch

Moderate to fast growth rate • Graceful and broadly conical, becoming more open with age habit • Rich green summer foliage • Warm yellow autumn colour • Distinctive ornamental specimen • Catkins and canopy support insects and birds

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii

Plant Specification

Mature size: 12–18m high × 6–10m wide

Growth rate: Moderate to fast

Foliage: Deciduous

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist but well-drained loam, sand or clay; avoid prolonged waterlogging

UK native: No

Wildlife value: Good: catkins and canopy support insects and birds

We can install specimen trees at any of the in following postcodes;

BB, BL, CH1 - CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1 - LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1 - SK12, WA, & WN.

Please do not purchase if you want the hedging installed outside this area. If you do live outside the area, then please give us a call on 01942 604976 and we can see if it’s possible to do this.

For more information on the tree see the tree specification below. For more information about delivery, access and planting, see the guide below or click here.

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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii

This downloadable PDF provides a complete, detailed reference guide for this tree. It includes full horticultural specifications, growth characteristics, soil and site requirements, seasonal interest, wildlife value, and practical planting considerations.

Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and designers, the document is intended as a technical and planning resource to help you understand how this tree will perform in your garden or landscape over time.

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Buying a specimen tree is one of the quickest ways to transform a garden. It can provide instant height, structure, screening and maturity that would otherwise take years to achieve.

But buying a large tree is a little different from buying most plants online. The bigger the tree, the more important it becomes to think about how it will reach your garden, where it will be planted and what conditions it will have once it gets there.

Access through gates and passages, steps, overhead cables, underground services, ground conditions and even the distance from the road can all influence how a tree needs to be delivered and planted.

Don't worry — you don't need to work all of this out yourself. That's what we're here for.

This guide explains the practical things to consider before ordering and the information we'll ask you to provide. With a few measurements and photographs, we can usually establish what is required and make sure we arrive properly prepared to get your new tree safely into the ground.

You choose the tree. Show us where you'd like it. We'll help with the rest.

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