The vaguely green-fingered thoughts of a rambling rose.

Betula utilis var Grayswood Ghost


Himalayan birch 

Young trees start with a light tan bark which soon peels to reveal the beautiful white bark synonymous with this group of trees.

Avoid pruning.

Grayswood Ghost was planted at the bottom of the steps near the bottom shed in autumn 2018.

Full sun to part shade
Any soil
39 x 26ft in 20 years 

Spring 

Late to leaf up and following a show of catkins, this birch soon catches up with glossy green leaves.

 
April 

Summer 




Autumn 




Winter 


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