Betula Grayswood Ghost - Himalayan Birch Tree

Betula Grayswood Ghost

Himalayan Birch Tree

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    Height on Arrival: 210-240cm (Above Pot)
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Here at Mail Order Trees, we want our customers to buy with confidence, which is why we offer a 2 year guarantee on all of our trees. Whilst we do thoroughly inspect all of our trees before dispatch, we do understand that sometimes trees can fail through no fault of your own. If we believe that your tree has failed due to an innate problem with the tree then we will replace it if it has failed within the 2 year period. Please note that the trees will not be covered under the guarantee if they have been neglected in some way, i.e by a lack of watering or by being planted in unsuitable conditions. 
 
If your tree starts to show signs of failure, for example if the leaves unexpectedly go brown, please contact us as early as possible and we can advise you on a course of action which could prevent eventual failure of the tree. 

In order to assess the problem or the cause of the failure, we require photos to be emailed to us: please send us a picture of the tree overall (including the soil) and a close-up of the problem. Please email info@mailordertrees.co.uk

If you have any questions then you can of course call us on 0800 066 5972, but please note that we will always need to see photos of the tree in order to advise a course of action or send out a replacement. 

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We have a standard flat rate charge of £9.95 per consignment (including VAT) to England and Wales so the more you buy, the more you save! Prices for Scotland, Grampian, the Highands can be calculated in the checkout area. Unfortunately we are unable to ship to any other locations aside from these. This means we do not ship to Isle of Wight, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland/Ireland and any Scottish Islands.


Our usual delivery time is up to 7-10 working days. We will, as ever, aim to stick to our usual timescale but please be aware that this may not always be possible. Please take the time to fill out the special instructions box in the checkout area with the details of a neighbour or safe place that your trees can be left. Every effort will be made to make deliveries in this time or on a date requested by you.

Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for delayed deliveries due to factors beyond our control such as Public Holidays or adverse weather conditions which make it impossible to lift bare-rooted trees. In cases such as these, you will be notified.


We can only deliver to physical addresses and not to PO boxes. A complete address including correct postcode must be provided. Incorrect postcodes cause more delays than omitting the postcode altogether.


Mail-Order-Trees cannot be held responsible for orders not received if an incorrect address is provided. It will also be necessary to give us details of where to place items should you be out when the delivery arrives. Mail-Order-Trees cannot be responsible for items lost if we have followed your instructions. A contact telephone number can also be very useful to our courier.




 

    Description

    The 'Grayswood Ghost' is aptly named due to its sparkling white bark: one of the whitest birch barks around. The bark makes an outstanding focal point in winter, giving this tree year-round interest. The leaves are dark green in colour with a rich and glossy sheen to them; they are usually preceded by brown catkins in early spring. Autumn sees a final show from the foliage as the leaves turn to crisp shades of yellow before falling. 

    This birch will eventually grow to have an upright, conical crown. This is a beautiful specimen and it should be planted in a position where its ornamental qualities can be enjoyed. We recommend planting this as a trio if you have room, or if you want a dramatic garden feature then an avenue of birch trees is a sight to behold.

    Common Name: Himalayan Birch Tree
    Latin Name: Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost'
    Special features: Glossy dark green leaves and lustrous white bark.

  • Size

    • Height in 20 Years:

      6-8 metres

      Illustration of a tree with a thick brown trunk and a lush green canopy.
    • Width in 20 Years:

      2.5-4 metres

      Illustration of a tree with a brown trunk and a full green leafy canopy, set against a white background.
    • Growth Habit:

      Upright

      Illustration of three trees: a tall conifer on the left, a leafy deciduous tree in the center, and a slender tree with sparse leaves on the right.

    Position

    • Planting Position:

      Full sun, Partial shade

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    • Weather Exposure:

      Sheltered, Exposed

      Illustration of a small plant with green leaves and a red stem on a white background.
    • Hardiness:

      H6

      Illustration of a single green leaf with white edges on a short stem, detailed with visible veins.

    Uses

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    Ornamental

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    Structural

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    Impact

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    Windbreak

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    Woodland

    Illustration of a plant with multicolored leaves, emerging from soil surrounded by small stones and greenery.

    Low Maintenance

    A charming cottage surrounded by a lush garden with blooming flowers and green shrubs on a sunny day.

    City and Courtyard

    A quaint cottage with a sloped roof is surrounded by a lush garden of colorful flowers and a white picket fence. A stone path leads to the wooden front door.

    Cottage/Informal

    Soil

    • Soil Type:

      Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Chalky

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    • Soil Ph:

      Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

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    Special Features

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    Special Features:

    Great Autumn Colour

    Calender

     
    Spring
    Summer
    Autumn
    Winter
    Fruit
    Flower
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    Foliage
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