Betula utilis var. jacquemontii (West Himalayan birch)
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8m max. spread |
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15m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
Other names: West Himalayan birch, Kashmir birch , Whitebarked Himalayan birch, Betula jacquemontii, Jacquemonti Birch
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Genus: Betula
Species: B. utilis var. jacquemontii - B. utilis var. jacquemontii is a variable, deciduous tree with peeling, white bark, ovate to oblong, tapered, glossy dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn and yellow-brown male catkins in early spring.
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Yellow, Brown in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Stem: White in All seasons
Habit: Conical
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Specific pests: Aphids , Bark borer , Caterpillars , Leaf-mining sawflies
Specific diseases: Honey fungus , Leaf spot , Birch rust , Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii (West Himalayan birch) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Foliage only, Woodland
Cultivation: Grows well in a wide range of soils and situations but prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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