Trees
Betula jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch)
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
Also known as Himalayan Birch
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About This Plant
Betula jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch), 'Himalayan Birch' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Himalayan Birch , striking white peeling bark (especially in var. jacquemontii); hardier and somewhat more borer-resistant than European birches.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 7. Provide consistent moisture; mulch to keep roots cool. Watch for bronze birch borer in stressed trees.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
- Common name
- Himalayan Birch
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 40-50 ft tall × 20-35 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Spring catkins
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Larval host
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