Betula utilis jacquemontii

This is the Himalayan White Birch, named for its smooth white bark.

The leaves are dark-green, turning yellow in the autumn.

Betula utilis jacquemontii birch trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £76.00

Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Delivery from week commencing 10th November 2025 for pot grown trees and December 2025 for bare-rooted or mixed orders.

How to grow

The bark on young trees is initially light brown, this peels away to reveal the characteristic white or cream bark underneath as the tree matures.

History

More correctly known as Betula utilis var. jacquemontii, the jacquemontii form of the Himalayan birch species is native to the western reaches of the Himalayas, west of Nepal. Betula utilis seems to originate further east.

Betula utilis jacquemontii characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive barkAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateFast
Site conditionsOccasional floodingOccasional drought
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
BarkWhite
Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2025.

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