Himalayan Birch Snow Queen

There are so many clones of Betula utilis Jacquemontii on the market, and there is little difference between them! This particular clone becomes white at an earlier age, approximately three years old.

Flowers and catkins are borne in spring, leading to a dappled canopy with small, ovate leaves. The leaves turn golden yellow before falling in the autumn.

Betula utilis Snow Queen is suited to most soil types, making it useful for all planting schemes, from urban to smaller gardens.

It requires little maintenance as it keeps its shape well, but if pruning is required, this is best done in the winter before Christmas when the tree is dormant.

Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 3-5m

Common names

Himalayan Birch Snow Queen

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drainedWill tolerate most soil types

Shape

Pyramidal

Looks good in

Winter

Location

AvenueGardenParkland