Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Osmanthus armatus valued for its crimson and

valued for its crimson and gold autumn colour

improved by group 2

Ready in November

single flowers decorate the crown in early spring

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Osmanthus armatus valued for its crimson andProbably 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