Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' (Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow')
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Intermediate skill rating |
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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 'Silver Shadow'
Other names: Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow'
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Genus: Betula
Variety or cultivar: 'Silver Shadow' _ 'Silver Shadow' is a medium deciduous tree with clear white bark. The small oval, serrated, and pointed leaves are dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Catkins are seen in early spring.
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent, Brown in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Stem: Silvery-grey, White in All seasons
Habit: Broadly conical, Spreading
Companion planting: For vest effect plant three of more against a dark background.
Plant with: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' (Himalayan birch 'Grayswood Ghost')
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf-mining sawflies
Specific diseases: Honey fungus , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' (Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only
Cultivation: Grows well in a range of soils and 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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