Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow' (Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow')

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
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Botanical Name:
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
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.



Cultivation:
Grows well in a range of soils and situations.
Suggested uses:
Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only
Companion planting:
For vest effect plant three of more against a dark background.
Plant with:

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 or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s):
Specific diseases(s):
Propagation method(s):
Softwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Intermediate
Maintenance hours / year:
2

Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
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
Ultimate height (m):
15
Ultimate spread (m):
8
Time to maturity:
20-50 years
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