Sweet Birch, Black Birch Betula lenta

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Botanical Name:

Betula lenta

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Betula

Species:

lenta

Common Name:

Sweet Birch, Black Birch

Seeds Per Pound:

891,000

Quantity:

2.21 lb

Germination:

63%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

97%

Height:

60-75 feet

Collection Locale:

Pennsylvania

Crop Year:

2024

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Harvest hemisphere:

Northern

In Stock: 2.21 lb

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Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination. requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist.

Other: stratification may be used instread of surface sowing, it is better to surface sow if possible.

In a Nutshell:

* An essential oil is obtained from the bark and twigs, it is distilled in quantity and is an item of commerce. It can be used medicinally, as a food flavouring, as an ingredient in cosmetic shampoos and also to make a wholesome tea. The oil, when decolourized, is similar to 'Oil of Wintergreen' (obtained from Gaultheria procumbens) and is considered to be of superior quality.

* Betula uber (Virginia Round-leaf Birch) is a rare species of tree in the birch family. One of the most endangered species of North American trees, it is endemic to Smyth County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is part of the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome.

* The wood is very strong, close grained, hard, heavy. The wood is richly marked, it weighs 40lb per cubic foot and is exploited commercially for making floors, furniture, tools etc. It makes an excellent fuel. more...

* The tree was first described in 1918 as a variety of Betula lenta, and elevated to species status in 1945. It hybridizes with B. lenta and it has been suggested that it is actually a round-leaved mutant form of that species. Some authorities prefer to treat it as a variety.

* Betula lenta ( Sweet Birch , also known as Black Birch , Cherry Birch , Mahogany Birch , or Spice Birch ) is a species of birch native to eastern North America , from southern Maine west to southernmost Ontario and southern Michigan , and south in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia . more...

* After it was first discovered, the tree was not seen again and was thought to be extinct until 1975, when some individuals were located. These 18 adult trees and 23 saplings and seedlings were in a forest along the degraded banks of Cressy Creek in Smyth County, Virginia.

* This is a tree of moderate size, growing up to 15 meters tall. The crown is compact. The bark is aromatic and dark brown or black in color.The leaf is round or slightly oval with a heart-shaped base and a toothed edge and measures up to 5 centimeters long. more...

Wiki description:

Betula lenta ( Sweet Birch , also known as Black Birch , Cherry Birch , Mahogany Birch , or Spice Birch ) is a species of birch native to eastern North America , from southern Maine west to southernmost Ontario , and south in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia .

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Betula lenta is a deciduous Tree growing to 24 m (78ft 9in) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

Betula uber (Ashe) Fernald
Virginia roundleaf birch

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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