Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Berries A deeply rooted species which

A deeply rooted species which is fairly well behaved in gardens

Broadly vase-shaped crown with heart shaped leaves

Frans Fontaine preserves the attractive lateral boughs of the species and retains its columnar habit throughout its life

followed by blue-black berries

Protect from drying winds

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Berries A deeply rooted species whichProbably 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