Himalayan birch (Betula utilis)

Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and wider than 8 metres 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
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
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

How to plant Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) – Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons