Betula utilis jacquemontii, commonly known as the Grayswood Ghost or Himalayan Birch Tree, is a small deciduous tree that loses its leaves in Autumn and regrows them in Spring. It features glossy green leaves that turn yellow in Autumn, forming an ovate or conical crown. The Grayswood Ghost is renowned for its ghostly white bark, which becomes prominent when the tree is around 8 years old. This tree is an excellent specimen tree with notable Winter interest and is hardy, tolerating most soil types and weather conditions. It is one of the smaller and slower-growing birch varieties, with a slightly upright and curved form. This specific variety was discovered in a garden in Grayswood Hill, Haslemere, Surrey in 1956. Established trees generally do not require pruning, and they do not respond well to excessive or hard pruning. Removing lateral shoots is recommended to maintain a clear trunk. Any pruning should be done in late Summer, as Birch trees tend to bleed sap heavily at other times of the year.