Betula utilis Jacquemontii

Himalayan birch 

Known for its striking white bark this birch tree sets the standard.  Jacquemontii is planted in the corner of Mugwort's Retreat.

Full sun to part shade.
Any soil
50 x 25ft in 20 years 

Spring

Catkins emerge in late winter/early spring, followed by fresh green foliage in mid-late April.

 

April 

Summer

Darker leaves than the other two birches.

Autumn 

October 

Winter