Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch - Evergreen Trees Direct

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch

Name: Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 620.00 AUD
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1000 in stock

Size: 100L

100L

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 2.3m – 2.6m Approx.

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About Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Battle Selection (Himalayan Birch) is an improved selection with a more compact, bushier form, upright habit, even canopy, and exceptional white bark. Compared to the Moss White birch, Battle Selection develops its bright bark colour earlier and has more vigorous, consistent growth. Moss White is broader and slower to develop strong bark colour, while Battle Selection offers a cleaner, denser, and more uniform appearance.

Foliage is light green in spring and summer, turning golden yellow in autumn. Bark is clear white from an early age and peels in fine, papery sheets for added visual interest, especially in winter. Mature trees typically reach 8–12 metres in height with a spread of 4–6 metres, forming a graceful, upright crown.This species grows at a moderate rate and thrives in cool, temperate climates. Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ prefers moist, well-drained soils and performs best in full sun or part shade. It is frost hardy and low-maintenance once established, requiring only light pruning if necessary. Its bark and foliage provide seasonal variation, making it an excellent choice for structured landscapes.

They look excellent when planted in groups to highlight the white trunks, used as avenue trees, or positioned as feature specimens in lawns or courtyards. Their striking bark colour and manageable size make them highly valued in ornamental and civic landscapes.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8–12 m

Mature Width: 4m - 6m Approx

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch frost tolerant?

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ produces slender yellow-brown catkins in early spring before the new foliage emerges. While modest, these early-season flowers provide pollen for native bees and beneficial insects and signal the beginning of its fresh annual growth.

Native Information

Is Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch an Australian Native? No

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch is Native to Native to the Himalayan region, including Nepal, northern India, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Wildlife Value

Its airy canopy offers shelter and foraging space for small birds, while its spring catkins support native bees, hoverflies and other early pollinators. The textured bark and fine branching also foster insect diversity, contributing to a healthy, biodiverse garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures, particularly during warm or dry weather, to maintain canopy health and bark brightness.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Himalayan Birch

Genus: Betula

Botanical Species: Betula utilis

Family: Betulaceae

Botanical Name: Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’

Landscape Uses

Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch works in an:

Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny to partly shaded position with fertile, free-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Add compost or organic matter to improve soil structure.
Water deeply after planting and mulch to maintain soil moisture.
Stake when young to encourage straight growth.

Feature Planting: Space 3 – 5 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart

Water regularly during establishment; reduce as it matures.
Fertilise annually in spring with a balanced fertiliser.
Lightly prune in late autumn or winter if shaping is needed.

Sandy soils: Requires organic matter and consistent watering.
Loamy soils: Ideal conditions for vigorous growth.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if drainage is adequate.
Coastal soils: Best in sheltered positions, not suited to exposed salt spray.
Poor soils: Benefits from soil enrichment with compost.

Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ – Himalayan Birch is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain leaf quality and enhance the brightness of its striking white bark.