Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Himalayan Birch

Betula utilis 'Snow Queen' Himalayan Birch tree in garden

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' or 'Doorenbos' Birch leaves

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' or 'Snow Queen' white bark

Mature Betula 'Snow Queen' Himalayan Birch tree

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Himalayan Birch in pot

Betula jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Himalayan Birch tree in black pot

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' large Himalayan Birch tree

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' large Birch in container

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' mature Birch

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Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Tree

Name: Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: BUJ.SS.10.7
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

'Doorenbos' Himalayan Birch Trees

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 7 x 3.5 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

Our most popular Birch tree, the evocatively named Betula 'Snow Queen' offers stunning winter interest with its snowy white, exfoliating bark. Also known as 'Doorenbos', 'Snow Queen' is the newer British name.

It is favoured for both its elegant slender form and its white bark which develops earlier than on other Himalayan Birch trees. Mid-green ovate leaves form an airy canopy that creates privacy without blocking out too much light. In spring, the leaves are complemented by yellow/brown catkins which provide an early source of pollen for bees, whilst in autumn, the foliage turns a beautiful golden yellow.

The slender form of Betula utilis jacquemontii ‘Snow Queen’ makes it especially suitable for smaller gardens and it will reach approximately 7 x 3.5 metres in 20 years. Despite its graceful appearance, this Himalayan Birch is tough and adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soils and garden conditions. It is exceptionally hardy, making it suited to even the coldest areas of the UK.

This single-stem form of Snow Queen Birch adds elegance and architectural interest through all seasons. For those seeking more impact, we also offer multi stem 'Snow Queen' in a range of sizes and Betula utilis jacquemontii that grows slightly larger.

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

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.

Established Birch trees require minimal 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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