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Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Multi Stem Tree

Name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Multi Stem Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BE848.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Multistem Himalayan Birch

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From £65 ~~£85~~

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 6 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)

Bark Exfoliating white bark

Soil Most soils except extremes

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Description

This multi-stem form of Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen', originally known as 'Doorenbos', showcases its stunning white bark to best-effect. The pure white, peeling bark on this Himalayan Birch creates a striking visual focal point in the garden throughout the year.

In spring, delicate mustard-tinted catkins hang gracefully from its branches . A canopy of airy green foliage in summer transforms to creamy yellow tones in autumn, completing the changing year round appeal of Betula 'Snow Queen'.

Growing to 6 x 5 metres in 20 years, the less vigorous nature of this multi-stem Himalayan Birch makes it suited to smaller gardens, although it still provides plenty of presence in larger gardens. It is robust, tolerating virtually all soils and conditions when positioned in full sun to partial shade.

Unsurprisingly, it is our top selling multi stem Birch, favoured for it's smaller size and the snowy white bark developing earlier than on other white stemmed Birches. We also offer a single stem 'Snow Queen'.

Botanical name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
Common names: Himalayan Birch 'Doorenbos', Himalayan Birch 'Snow Queen'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Multistem Himalayan Birch trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Unlike many species, Birch prefer wet soil than dry. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Multistem Birch trees rarely require pruning and do not take well to hard pruning, as this increases light at the base of the tree, which in turn increases soil temperature and decreases moisture levels. Simply remove lateral shoots to maintain a clear trunk and prune any diseased or damaged branches. Pruning should be carried out in late summer to mid-winter. Birch trees bleed heavily at other times of the year, especially late winter.

Tip: to keep the colourful bark looking its best, you can wash it using water and a sponge.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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