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09-04-2003, 12:08 AM

In article ,
(Pete The Gardener) wrote:

On Tue, 01 Apr 2003 12:43:04 +0100, Ian Cundell
wrote:

Does anybody know how long after Betula Pendula (the basic British
Silver Birch) that B Utilis Jacqemonti's (Himalayan Birch) come into
leaf?

I have one of each and the B Pendula's buds broke 12-13 days ago, with
leaves now half inch or so across and nascent catkins. But the BUJ (Snow
Queen) still hasn't moved. Both were container grown and planted last
September.

I took a trip to Aylett's and their trees show the same pattern. Nobody
their seemed certain.

Anyone know?

I've never timed it, but I would guess that 2 or 3 weeks would be
about right, though it would depend a little on the weather in
between.

Cheers. Looks like the B Pendula might have jumped the gun a bit. The
colder weather seems to have prompted it to stop and have a think.

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