Description
With its striking, peeling, white bark and its relatively compact size, the ‘Moonbeam’ is a highly desirable Himalayan birch tree. Its bark is its most notable feature and this offers winter interest as the pearly white bark sparkles in the winter sun. Spring sees the arrival of the mid-dark, ovate, serrated green leaves and the yellow-brown catkins; the leaves hang from their stems and have a subtle shine to them. Come autumn, the foliage turns golden yellow before falling.
This birch is fairly upright in habit and grows slower than some birch trees, making it a fantastic choice for smaller gardens or areas with limited space. As with most birch trees, it is tolerant of most conditions, but it does prefer moist soil.
If you do have more room and want a planting partner for the ‘Moonbeam’ then the Betula ‘Hakkoda Orange’ is a fantastic choice as the two trees are relatively compact and both offer differing bark colours.
Common Name: Moonbeam Himalayan Birch Tree
Latin Name: Betula utiis var. jacquemontii ‘Moonbeam
