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Betula utilis 'Jermyns'

Also Known As

  • Jermyns Himalayan Birch

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'-60'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Betula utilis 'Jermyns' plant details

Betula utilis 'Jermyns' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula utilis 'Jermyns'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: betulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula utilis 'Jermyns'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy catkins up to 7"! long and lovely white bark retained into maturity make this vigorous,medium-size broadly conical tree one of "the best all all-round birchs" (R. Lancaster); selected by the Hillier Nursery. S/M

Gardening facts about Betula utilis 'Jermyns' plant

How to Grow Betula utilis 'Jermyns'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 30'-40'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-15'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-80'

Width: 25'-40'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture
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