Whitebarked Himalayan Birch
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
SKU
01231
Exhibits the brightest white bark of any birch for a truly distinctive and exciting show! An exceptional tree with a graceful, open-branched, pyramidal form, exquisite peeling bark, and terrific fall color. Toothy, tapered, dark green foliage transforms to a bright yellow in the fall. Showy catkins drape from the tree in spring. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BET-ew-luh YOO-tih-liss zhahk-a-MONT-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Lore | This species is considered to bear the most beautiful white bark of all the birches. The flaky, peeling bark of B. utilis was at one time used as a writing medium. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 35 to 40 ft. tall, 18 to 20 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Excellent tree for very large home sites, parks, and open spaces. A problem solver for low-lying sites too wet for many other species. An important component of the wetland wild garden and for re-vegetating disturbed sites along river banks that benefit from extensive root stabilization of eroding banks. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Grecian Pattern Plant (Acanthus mollis); Curly Sedge (Carex) |
Thrives in deep, loamy, moist but well-drained soil amended with sand or gravel, but highly adaptable. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7
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