Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Jermyns'
Himalayan Birch








A vigorous, broadly-conical tree. Attractive white bark which peels in horizontal, papery flakes. Dark-green leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Family: Betulaceae, birch family, a family of deciduous, nut-bearing trees and shrubs.
Genus: Betula, betula (Latin, noun), meaning 'birch tree'. Commonly known as birch, a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs.
Species: Betula utilis, ūtilis (Latin, adjective), meaning 'useful', believed to be in reference to the usefulness of the species' paper-like bark for writing texts in ancient times.
Variety: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii, jacquemontii (Latinised), named in honour of the French botanist and geologist, Victor Jacquemont (1801 - 1832).
Cultivar: Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Jermyns'
Common Name: Himalayan Birch
Description and Features
Description: A vigorous, broadly-conical tree. Attractive white bark which peels in horizontal, papery flakes. Dark-green leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn.
Height: 8m
Width: 6m
Uses: Street
Tolerates: Windy
Soil Type: Clay soils, Poor draining soils
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Stem:
Summer: White
Autumn: White
Winter: White
Spring: White
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Yellow
Winter: None
Spring: Green