Downy Birch, White Birch Betula pubescens

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Botanical Name:

Betula pubescens

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Betula

Species:

pubescens

Common Name:

Downy Birch, White Birch

Seeds Per Pound:

1,730,875

Quantity:

0.54 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

296

Germination:

66%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

59%

Height:

30-75 feet

Collection Locale:

Denmark

Crop Year:

2022

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.54 lb

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Betula pubescens

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Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:

1 packet (~ 296 seeds)

$5.95

10 gram (~ 38159 seeds)

$20.00

1 oz (~ 108180 seeds)

$39.95

4 oz (~ 432719 seeds)

$119.85

Characteristics

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Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days.

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:

* Betula pubescens ( Downy Birch , also known as White Birch , European White Birch or Hairy Birch ) is a species of birch , native and abundant throughout northern Europe , Iceland , northern Asia and also Greenland . more...

* White, gray, or brownish bark, wood used for pulp and plywood, native from Europe to Siberia.

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The bark is used to make drinking vessels, canoe skins, roofing tiles etc. It is waterproof, durable, tough and resinous[11, 61]. Only the outer bark is removed, this does not kill the tree. It is most easily removed in late spring to early summer. more...

Wiki description:

Betula pubescens (syn. Betula alba ; Downy Birch ; also known as White Birch , European White Birch or Hairy Birch ) is a species of birch , native and abundant throughout northern Europe , Iceland , northern Asia and also Greenland . [ 1 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Betula pubescens is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 1. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from Aug to September. 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.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry moist or wet soil.The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Usda description:

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

Usda description:

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

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