• Stunning medium sized birch
• Crisp, white bark
• Attractive as a group
• Wildlife interest
• Size after 10 years : 6m x 4m
 
Description  
This variety of birch is native to the Himalayas, as indicated in its common name, and commonly planted in urban and highway settings for its attractive form and crisp white bark. There are several varieties of Himalayan birch however the jacquemontii is probably the most popular.
 
The simple leaves are ovate with delicately toothed edges. Male and female catkins develop in the spring, adding their own hue to the trees overall colouring. The peeling bark is an intense white that throws light into its environment.
 
This tree can be expected to reach between 15-20m in height at maturity.
 
Planting Position 
This variety will tolerate full sun or partial shade. Like most birch it is fairly cosmopolitan in its soil preferences and soil pH but does prefer moist and well drained sites. The West Himalayan birch is suitable for most gardens and urban environments and is particularly attractive when planted as a group.
 
Attributes
The stunning bark is probably this tree’s best feature however; birch trees have a plethora of assets both visually and as environmental ambassadors. They improve the soil environment they are grown in and attract many insects and birds.
 
Size 
Height and spread after 10 years : 6m x 4m
 
Bare Root options are available here