Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' (Himalayan birch 'Doorenbos')
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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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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
Other names: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos', Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Snow Queen', Himalayan birch 'Doorenbos'
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Genus: Betula
Variety or cultivar: 'Doorenbos' _ 'Doorenbos' is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with peeling white bark, ovate, tapered, glossy dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn and yellow-brown male catkins in spring.
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Yellow, Brown in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf-mining sawflies
Specific diseases: Honey fungus , Leaf spot , Birch rust , Powdery mildew
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Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' (Himalayan birch 'Doorenbos') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Woodland
Cultivation: Ideally plant in fertile, moist soil in full sun or light shade but will grow in a wide range of situations.
| 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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Types of Birch?
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Hi, I'm struggling to find a birch that will fit my small patio garden.
I live in the city, on the Hampshire south coast, and am bemused by the different types of birch which might be suitable for my garden. I want an easy to keep/grow species, a very white bark, and with some reliable catkins in the spring. I would prefer a trunk which is multi-stemmed at a low level to provide some architectual interest in the space. Above the space for the tree we have telegraph wires from one corner of a house extending across our garden so it cannot be enormously high. Would prefer a canopy of leaves rather than too upright.
Could anyone help me with any suggestions please?
Thank you. Lou
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- Posted: Wed. 6th February 2013 11:24
- Last reply: Mon. 11th February 2013 20:28
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