White Bark Himalayan Birch
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
Plant Type- Deciduous Tree
Flower Color- Yellow
Foliage Color- Green in the summer and yellow in the fall.
Growth Habit- Pyramidal, Weeping
Growth Rate- Fast
Zone- 4-7
Height- 40-50 feet tall
Spread- 25-35 feet wide
Light- Full sun
Details- Best known for its white bark, this tree makes a great focal point in landscapes. This tree can be grown as a stand-alone or three-trunk formation. This birch is commonly planted in landscapes near collections of water. This deer resistant plant provides year-round interest.
Pruning- Birch should be pruned to remove dead or damage branches. The tree can also use pruning to help reduce low branching.
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- Cutleaf European White Birch
- Dura Heat® River Birch
- European White Birch
- Heritage® River Birch
- Purple Rain® European White Birch
- River Birch
- Summer Cascade River Birch
- Whitebarked Himalayan Birch
- Young’s Weeping Birch