Betula utilis 'Knightshayes' - established tree

Betula utilis 'Knightshayes' - winter bark

Betula utilis 'Knightshayes' - established tree

Betula utilis 'Knightshayes' - winter bark

Betula utilis 'Knightshayes'

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(Himalayan Birch) An interesting selection of Himalayan birch, which has striking silver-white bark and a distinctive upright habit and yet elegant semi-weeping side branches.

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3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 80-100 cm tall)

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An interesting selection of Himalayan birch, which has striking silver-white bark and a distinctive habit with elegant semi-weeping branches. A small to medium sized tree in time with excellent winter interest.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any well drained fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
Habit: Betula utilis var. jacquemonti 'Knightshayes' grows to be a small or eventually medium sized, slender tree.
- Height: approx 12 m (40 ft)
- Spread: 8 - 10 m (32 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features: Ornamental Bark, Habit - Weeping, Rare and Unusual

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