Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow' ( syn. Betula Silver Shadow' )
Eventual height & spread
Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
Himalayan birch 'Silver Shadow' ( syn. Betula Silver Shadow' )
- 12 litre pot | 1.6m tall
- £199.99
- 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 to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A graceful, medium-sized birch sought after for its luminous white peeling bark, perhaps the most unblemished of any Himalayan birch. This deciduous tree has a conical shape with drooping oval leaves that emerge dark green in spring, turning golden yellow in autumn.
Long yellow catkins up to 15cm (6in) create a dramatic springtime show while the stunning crisp white bark reveals silvery-grey tones when peeling, providing year-round beauty and winter interest.
Hardy and adaptable, this exceptionally attractive tree makes a majestic focal point specimen for small to medium sized gardens.
All the Betulas we supply are single-stemmed, but they can be planted close together to create a multi-stemmed effect.
Long yellow catkins up to 15cm (6in) create a dramatic springtime show while the stunning crisp white bark reveals silvery-grey tones when peeling, providing year-round beauty and winter interest.
Hardy and adaptable, this exceptionally attractive tree makes a majestic focal point specimen for small to medium sized gardens.
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 late summer to mid winter as the sap will 'bleed' heavily at other times.
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 late summer to mid winter as the sap will 'bleed' heavily at other times.
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