Himalayan birch (Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Himalayan birch.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Himalayan birch
Scientific name: Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Himalayan birch (Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii) – Liné1, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Himalayan birch (Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii) – Andy king50, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
