Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Snow Queen'
Himalayan birch 'Doorenbos'
'Doorenbos' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with ascending branches forming an oval crown; bark clear white on trunk and branches. Leaves ovate, turning yellow in autumn. Male catkins to 15cm in length
Other common names
Himalayan birch 'Snow Queen'Synonyms
Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Snow Queen'Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Snow Queen'
see moreBetula utilis 'Snow Queen'
Betula 'Snow Queen'
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Snowqueen'
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
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 | White | Yellow Brown | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Yellow | ||
| Winter | White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–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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