5ft Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula Utilis 'Jacquemontii' | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Features distinctive, brilliant white bark that peels annually to reveal a fresh layer beneath.
- In June, the tree is adorned with yellow-green leaves and pollinator-attracting catkins.
- Come autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular golden yellow before falling.
- The striking white branches provide structural beauty and colour throughout the winter months.
- A fast-growing, large deciduous tree, perfect as a standalone specimen or planted in small groups.
- Historically, the bark was used in Kashmir for writing sacred Sanskrit texts and mantras.
- Latin Name: Betula Utilis Jacquemontii
- Species: Birch
- Features: Fantastic foliage, Autumn colour, Attractive bark
- Flowering Season: Early spring, Late spring
- Flowering Time: March
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy; will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK.
- Soil Type: Grow in low to moderately fertile soil that is moist but well drained.
- Eventual Spread: 8m
- Habit: Bushy
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally pest and disease resistant.
- Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
- Watering: Water young trees regularly until roots are well established.
- Feeding: Apply some fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth.
- Pruning: Any pruning should be done when the tree is fully dormant, from late summer until early winter. Pruning in late winter or early spring can cause heavy bleeding of sap and weaken the tree.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx D15 x H30cm). Eco Pots use 70% less plastic, are fully recyclable, and reduce root spiraling.
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot.
- Eventual Height: 18m (60ft)
- Age: Dispatched at 18-36 months old.
- Pruning: Professionally pruned before shipping to encourage a better shape and robust, bushy growth.
Highlights
- Features distinctive, brilliant white bark that peels annually to reveal a fresh layer beneath.
- In June, the tree is adorned with yellow-green leaves and pollinator-attracting catkins.
- Come autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular golden yellow before falling.
- The striking white branches provide structural beauty and colour throughout the winter months.
- A fast-growing, large deciduous tree, perfect as a standalone specimen or planted in small groups.
- Historically, the bark was used in Kashmir for writing sacred Sanskrit texts and mantras.
Variety Specifications
- Latin Name: Betula Utilis Jacquemontii
- Species: Birch
- Features: Fantastic foliage, Autumn colour, Attractive bark
- Flowering Season: Early spring, Late spring
- Flowering Time: March
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy; will survive under any condition including the occasional snowy winters in the UK.
- Soil Type: Grow in low to moderately fertile soil that is moist but well drained.
- Eventual Spread: 8m
- Habit: Bushy
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally pest and disease resistant.
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: Can be planted year-round.
- Watering: Water young trees regularly until roots are well established.
- Feeding: Apply some fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth.
- Pruning: Any pruning should be done when the tree is fully dormant, from late summer until early winter. Pruning in late winter or early spring can cause heavy bleeding of sap and weaken the tree.
Product Specifications
- Supplied As: 9L Eco Pot (approx D15 x H30cm). Eco Pots use 70% less plastic, are fully recyclable, and reduce root spiraling.
- Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including pot.
- Eventual Height: 18m (60ft)
- Age: Dispatched at 18-36 months old.
- Pruning: Professionally pruned before shipping to encourage a better shape and robust, bushy growth.
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