Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Berries very small sized evergreen tree

very small sized evergreen tree with camellia-like foliage of shining olive-green which bears large panicles of white flower in late summer

Appearing on bare branches in late winter to early spring the scent is sweet but not overpowering

pinkish-red globular fruits

Prune in late winter early spring if needed

but be sure to give it plenty of room as it ultimately attains a very large size

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Berries very small sized evergreen treeProbably the most well known of the white stemmed birches, renowned for its startlingly white bark. In contrast to the breezy, semi transparent Silver birch, Betula utilis var. 'jacquemontii' has a more static, formal, upright habit with a denser crown ideal for use as a specimen tree for a more formal garden. Its dark green leaves contrast beautifully with the white bark in summer and turn rich golden tones in autumn. Yellow catkins adorn branches in