Himalayan birch. Himalayan birch Sold by 74 nurseries. Send Message. A truly beautiful small tree grown for its pure white stems that just get better with age. The classic Himalayan birch (Betula utilis var. Ask a question. The silver birch tree’s white bark sheds layers like tissue paper and becomes black and rugged at the base. Explore barnybug's photos on Flickr. The mid to dark green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn. Betula utilis var. Himalayan Silver Birch. jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch), which is prized for its brilliant and exceptionally white bark, is a lovely addition to the landscape. Himalayan Birch. Due to susceptibility to bronze birch borer (BBB), Himalayan birch is not recommended for planting anywhere in this region and usually require removal and/or replacement. While young trees have a rich brown bark, it quickly changes to gleaming snow-white as the tree matures. HIMALAYAN SILVER BIRCH (BETULA UTILIS D. DON): A MULTIPURPOSE AND CRITICALLY ENDANGERED TREE SPECIES FOR BIOPROSPECTION K. Dasila1, S.S. Samant1* and A. Pandey2 1G. Dark green, ... Betula pendula 'Moss White' Moss White Silver Birch. barnybug has uploaded 819 photos to Flickr. With a more upright habit and larger leaves than our native silver birch, this is a good choice for the small garden and grows well on a wide range of soils, including fairly damp ones, and will tolerate quite a bit of exposure. jacquemontii) is variable, but there are excellent AGM varieties guaranteed to develop that desirable white bark.These include ‘Doorenbos’, ‘Jermyns’, ‘Silver Shadow’ and ‘Grayswood Ghost’. Native to the Himalaya, Betula utilis var. The silver birch tree’s deep roots bring otherwise inaccessible nutrients into the tree. Mature Himalayan birch trees can reach 30m in height, forming a light canopy with elegant, drooping branches. Join now. We're here to help if you need any advice on selecting the perfect tree for your next project. Hillside Garden Garden Landscape Design Garden Trees Farmhouse Garden Winter Garden Dream Garden Garden Planning Bouquet Backyard Landscaping. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, Himachal Unit, Mohal–Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India BETULA UTILIS JACQUEMONTII – Himalayan Birch Characteristics Himalayan birch is easily recognisable by its dazzlingly white, silky smooth bark. As with other birches, as it grows, the old bark peels away revealing the new bark underneath, creating pleasing stripes on the trunk. A beautiful, highly ornamental Birch with brilliant creamy-white peeling bark. Himalayan birch … Other common names Himalayan birch Synonyms Betula 'Jacquemontii' Betula jacquemontii. Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9.