Betula utilis subsp. utilis 'Forest Blush'
Himalayan birch 'Forest Blush'
A strong-growing, upright, deciduous tree to 18m tall. The smooth bark is white to pink, and the elegant leaves turn yellow in autumn; yellow-brown male catkins to 12cm long open in early spring
Synonyms
Betula ermanii 'Forrest Blush'Betula utilis 'Forrest's Blush'
see moreBetula occidentalis 'Forest Blush'
Betula utilis 'Marble Stem'
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Brown Yellow | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | Brown | |
| Autumn | Pink White | Yellow | ||
| Winter | Pink White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or peeling brown bark; separate male and female catkins open before or with the leaves in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in wide range of situations
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to birch borers, leaf-mining sawflies and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, a tree rust and powdery mildews
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