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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' (Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow')
2 hours care
per year
per year
15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
Other names
Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow'
Genus
Betula 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
Habit
Broadly conical, Spreading
Flower
Brown, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf-mining sawflies Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf-mining sawflies
Honey fungus , Leaf spot Honey fungus , Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grows well in a range of soils and situations.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
For vest effect plant three of more against a dark background.
Botanical name
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
Other names
Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow'
Genus
Betula 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Broadly conical, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Brown, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leaf-mining sawflies
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grows well in a range of soils and situations.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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