BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

SOLD OUT: Available autumn/winter 2012

Description

An unusual selection of silver birch tree with particularly good nearly ghost-like, silvery white bark when mature. The bark is particularly striking in the autumn and winter as it is revealed by the leaves falling, but also attractive all year round.

The leaves are light green and can in a good autumn, briefly turn a pale yellow before falling. Although usually quite vigorous, Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' can make an exceptional multi-stemmed tree which is ideal for smaller gardens.

Supplied Size: sold out

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous (moderate if grown as a multi-stemmed tree)
• Habit: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' grows to be a medium sized tree with a slender habit.
  • Height: up to 15 m (50 ft)
  • Spread: 10 m (32 ft)

• Notes: For best effect, the bark should be scrubbed gently with a hand brush and water once a year. This removes any green algae or grime and helps to restore the colour. Bark colour can take 2 - 4 years to develop.