Fruit tree comparisons
| Birch Silver Birch |  Butterball | Birch Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan White Birch) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Silver Birch, native to Europe, popular for its peeling white bark and pendulous branches. | Malus Butterball is named for its bright yellow fruits, which are also good for crab apple jelly. | The Himalayan White Birch, one of the most popular white birches with characteristic bright white bark. | |
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Growing
| Birch Silver Birch | Crab apple trees Butterball | Birch Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan White Birch) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner | Beginner |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile | ||
| Flowering group | 3 | ||
| Pollinating others | Good | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates |
Using
| Birch Silver Birch | Crab apple trees Butterball | Birch Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan White Birch) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | ||
| Cropping | Heavy | ||
| Food uses | Culinary |
Problems
| Birch Silver Birch | Crab apple trees Butterball | Birch Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan White Birch) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Average | Average |
Identification
| Birch Silver Birch | Crab apple trees Butterball | Birch Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan White Birch) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States | ||
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 | ||
| Blossom colour | White | ||
| Fruit colour | Yellow | ||
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |