Betula utilis jacquemontii - 200-225 CM C5

Description
The Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) is an upright, loose garden plant that produces yellow flowers. They appear in April. The Himalayan birch also has matt, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betula jacquemontii.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Himalayan birch are dark green, ovate, matt, serrated. Himalayan birch is bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Exfoliating bark.

Frost hardiness
The Himalayan birch has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Himalayan birch is upright and loose in structure. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park