On 15/1/08 16:55, in article ,
"David in Normandy" wrote:

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The one with downward cascading twigs looks really elegant.
Impossible to tell a difference just looking at the trunks
though. Both have the characteristic silver peeling bark.

Betula jacquemontii is a real beauty and certainly worth consideration.

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