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- Hardiness
- Hardy to zone 5
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Sizes we grow
Container grown (CG)
- #15
- #25
About this plant
Betula jacquemontii, commonly known as Himalayan Birch, is an elegant tree featuring stunning white bark that adds year-round visual interest to landscapes. It has an upright, multi-stem clump form, producing delicate green foliage that turns a rich golden-yellow in autumn. Slightly more disease-resistant than other birches, it is a popular choice for gardens seeking a striking focal point or natural privacy screen. This fast-growing birch thrives in cool climates and creates an attractive vertical element to plantings.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
- Growth rate: Fast
- Mature size (HxW): 40–50' x 30–40'
- Habit: Upright, multi-stem clump
- Bloom/interest: Golden fall foliage and striking white bark
- Hardiness zone: 4–7
- Soil tolerance: Moist, well-drained soils; dislikes drought conditions
- Drought/heat tolerance: Low