Betula utilis
HIMALAYAN BIRCH, HIMALAYAN SILVER BIRCH
Betulaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; yellow in autumn

Bark & Stems: tan peeling bark
 
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Betula utilis
HIMALAYAN BIRCH, HIMALAYAN SILVER BIRCH
Betulaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; yellow in autumn

Bark & Stems: tan peeling bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & contemporary designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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