Betula utilis 'Doorenbos' Summer holly-like

holly-like

tree bearing yellow

This cultivar is a sport of 'Gala' that was named 'Royal Gala' by McKenzie after a visit from Queen Elizabeth II

regular arrangement of horizontal branches that invite climbing once mature

slight orange flush with russet freckles

Betula utilis 'Doorenbos' Summer holly-like'Doorenbos' is one of the most dramatic of the white stemmed birches, whose ethereal bark peels to reveal a pale orange beneath. More formal, sturdy and upright in habit than the native Silver birch, with dark green leaves that give golden autumn tones. The bark can, ever so gently, be scrubbed to restore its brilliant white colour. Hardy. A shallow rooting tree.