Tree comparisons
| Birch Moonbeam | |
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| Moonbeam is an excellent form of the Himalayan birch, with the characteristic white trunk, but much smaller than other forms of this popular species. | |
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Growing
| Birch Moonbeam | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Attractive bark Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Occasional flooding Occasional drought |
Identification
| Birch Moonbeam | |
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| Flowering month | March |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together |
| Bark | White Peeling |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |