Eventual height & spread
Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
himalayan birch ( syn. Snow Queen )
- bare root | 1.2m tall
- £49.99
- available to order from autumn 2024
- 12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
- £119.99
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £7.95
- Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Creating a wonderful specimen in the winter garden, the bare stems of this Himalayan birch will provide a striking wintery silhouette, which can be further enhanced by underplanting with snowdrops. Unlike many of the other birches, this one takes just 3 or 4 years to develop its snowy colour, so it makes a good choice if you'd like a quick return on your investment! It will eventually grow into a big tree, but as the canopy remains light and airy, it rarely feels oppressive.
This Betula is single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect. - Garden care: Plant as soon as conditions allow (avoiding frozen and waterlogged conditions). Incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly. Requires minimal pruning, remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
