Betula Snow Queen

Description:Betula utilis 'Snow Queen', also known as 'Doreenbos' is an exceptional tree, one of the most popular varieties! The showy white, exfoliating bark develops its colour within three years; revealing the orange underlayering exposed. This upright form is ideal for planting as a specimen, multi-stemmed or in groups for any sized garden. The ovate, mid-green foliage is complemented by yellowish-brown catkins in the spring. Strong, attractive yellowish-golden tints in the autumn.

History:Named for noted Dutch dendrologist Albert Doorenbos who selected this seedling around 1933. Received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Growing Tips:They will succeed on most soils with certain species happy even in wet sites. Although tolerant of chalk soils they will not reach a maximum size in these conditions. Best planted in a full sun position.

Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 4m

This tree is in a 12L pot and is around 1.5m-1.8m