Dec 12, 2012
Scientific Name – Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
Common Name – Himalayan white birch
Family – Betulaceae
Plant Type – Deciduous tree
Habit – Stiffly upright
Hardiness Zone – USDA Zone 7
Mature Size – Height - 30-40' - Spread - 18-25'
Fall/Winter Colour – Yellow, gold
Leaf – Simple, ovate, acute, obtuse, serrate
Leaf Arrangement - Alternate
Blooming Time – April-May
Flowers – Green, yellow, monoecious plant
Inflorescences – Catkin
Water Use – Moderate
Soil – Well-drained
Exposure – Full sun, part shade
Landscape Uses – Specimen plant
Limitations/Other Features – Papery bark, nut/aggregate fruit