Betula utilis ‘Forest Blush’ (Himalayan Birch)

A fine ornamental tree with superb bark, slender growth and light shade.  The glossy, smooth barks peel freely in sheets and scrolls; particularly effective when backlit by the low winter sun. A beautiful and much under-rated tree.

Height: 9-15 metres, lightly spreading crown.

A reddish orange bark, overlain with a really prominent bloom of white betulin, which gives some trees an almost white appearance. One of our paler utilis, which looks very effective in closely planted groups.

Source: Sichuan province, China.