Small Silver Birch?

My father (since passed away (i.e. cannot ask him...)) planted numerous Silver Birch trees in his garden. I believe that they were ones that grew more column like than most and were therefore suitable specimen trees for the average garden.

Has anyone any idea what type they may have been? I am trying to track one down for my garden.

Thanks

 

this might fit the bill - from the RHS Plant Selector. There are photos on the site, if you go to www.rhs.org.uk, and follow plant selector and type in "betula", several birches will appear, and you can compare them :-



Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
Betulaceae




Time to ultimate height: 20-50 year(s)



Preferred common name: Himalayan birch 'Doorenbos'


Betula can be deciduous trees or shrubs, often with striking white, pink, or brown peeling bark.

'Doorenbos' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with ascending branches forming an oval crown; bark clear white on trunk and branches. Leaves ovate, turning yellow in autumn. Male catkins to 15cm in length.


Cultivation
Will grow in wide range of situations.


Pruning
Pruning group 1 .

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Pests
Sawfly/sawflies, aphids and leaf miners may be a problem.


Diseases
Mildew and a rust may be a problem.


Soil
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral.
Moist but well-drained or well-drained.
Chalk, Clay, Loam or Sand.


Aspect
All aspects.
Exposed or Sheltered.


Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or grafting.


Flowers: Brown and Yellow in Spring.

Foliage: Yellow in Autumn.

Fruits: Brown in Summer.

Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous.

Suggested Plant Uses: Cottage/Informal Garden, Flowers Borders and Beds or Low Maintenance.


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