Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost'
himalayan birch
- 10 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
- £139.99
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £12.99
- Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A rare and attractive tree with very glossy green leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. It is one of the best white-barked birches with glowing white, smooth bark and yellow catkins in spring.
Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' is best grown as a specimen, in both small and large gardens, where the brilliant bark can be seen to its best effect. The white bark develops fully when the tree is around 8 years old.
All the Betulas we supply are single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect.
Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' is best grown as a specimen, in both small and large gardens, where the brilliant bark can be seen to its best effect. The white bark develops fully when the tree is around 8 years old.
All the Betulas we supply are single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect.
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Birches need little pruning, but you may want to remove any diseased or crossing branches. It is essential that any pruning work is carried out between
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Birches need little pruning, but you may want to remove any diseased or crossing branches. It is essential that any pruning work is carried out between
Goes well with
Premium tree planting kit with bamboo stake
kit & bamboo tree stake
£19.55
available to order from late spring
Essential tree planting kit with softwood stake
kit with with softwood stake
£12.97
available to order from late spring