Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Osmanthus armatus Excellent as part of an

Excellent as part of an ornamental woodland or as a specimen

improved by group 2

Narrowly columnar in youth

plant in a sheltered location against a sunny wall in moist

but still a nice choice in a mixed orchard for its pollination value and heavy crop of contrasting yellow fruit

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Osmanthus armatus Excellent as part of anProbably 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