Plants > Trees

Himalayan birch 'Park Wood'

Betula utilis subsp. utilis 'Park Wood'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Betula
Family: Betulaceae

About this plant

'Park Wood' is a strong-growing, upright tree with smooth, glossy, dark-chocolate bark and attractive glossy leaves

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in wide range of situations

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or grafting

Pests

Sawflies, aphids and leaf miners may be a problem

Diseases

Powdery mildews and rust diseases may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years