Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Jermyns' 12Ltr pot

Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii 'Jermyns' — 12Ltr Pot

Holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Betula utilis 'Jermyns' is one of the finest Himalayan birches for pure, brilliant white bark — the trunk and branches peel naturally in fine, papery flakes to reveal a dazzling white surface that provides genuine winter drama. Ovate, dark green leaves turn a glowing golden-yellow in autumn, and conspicuous catkins up to 17cm long add further interest in spring.

A vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree of broad, conical habit, 'Jermyns' makes a superb specimen for larger gardens or parkland, and is particularly effective planted in small groups, where the gleaming white trunks create a striking rhythm against darker planting or evergreens behind.

Grow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably fertile, moist but well-drained soil — this variety tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand, though it's best avoided on shallow chalky ground. It's fully hardy (RHS H7), copes with both exposed and sheltered sites, and needs only minimal pruning once established, best carried out between late summer and midwinter to avoid heavy sap "bleeding."

Each tree is hand-selected before dispatch, supplied in a 12-litre pot ready for planting straight into its final position.