Betula utilis 'Snow Queen' (Snow Queen Himalayan Birch)
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | utilis |
| Cultivar | 'Snow Queen' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | Higher than 12 m |
| Spread | Wider then 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Medium-sized deciduous tree. |
| ID Characteristic | White peeling bark and ascending branches that form a crown. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings or grafting. |
| Cultivation | Easily grown in most situations. |
| Pests | Sawfly and aphids may be a problem. |
| Notable Specimens | Bonython Estate Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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