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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Betula

Betula utilis var jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost'
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Betula utilis 'Grayswood Ghost'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 if you wish to order in advance.

Description

An unusual selection of Birch with particularly good, nearly ghost-like, silver / 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, this cultivar can make an exceptional multi-stemmed tree which is ideal for smaller gardens.

Features

  • Common name: Himalayan Birch / Silver Birch.
  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Rate of Growth: Vigorous (moderate if grown as a multi-stemmed tree)
  • Habit: Medium sized tree with a slender habit.
    • Height: 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.
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