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Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii (Spach) Kitam. 'Silver Shadow'
Family: BETULACEAEGenus: Betula
Species: utilis D.Don
SubSpecies: jacquemontii (Spach) Kitam.
Cultivar: 'Silver Shadow'
Common names: Himalyan Birch
Distribution summary: Himalayas
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: High altitude woodland, damp woods, river banks
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants of the World (B), Plants of the World (C), Plants of the World (D)
Reason for growing: Medicinal