This species hails from the western Himalayas and has proven to be one of the best and most popular birches in the western United States. In the East, though, its use is limited by lack of reliable borer resistance. The chief attribute of this lovely tree is its stunning white bark, said to be the whitest of the birches. 

Trunk is white. Tall, narrow, upright tree to 40 ft., spread 30 ft. Dark green leathery leaves. Yellow fall color. Partial resistance to leaf miner. 

Deciduous

Hardy to Zones 3-11, 14-17 (Sunset Book)
Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Mature Growth H 60' S 40'

Foliage is dark green turning golden in fall