Scientific Name
Betula jacqemontii

Common Name
Whitebarked Himalayan birch
Hardiness Zones: 4-7a
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; moist, well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal
Height: 30 to 50'
Width: 20 to 35'
Leaf: 2 to 3" alternate, simple leaves; bright yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Not showy
Comments: Pure white bark; not heat tolerant; susceptible to bores; casts light shade; shallow roots; short lived
Cultivars: --
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