Betula × intermedia nothovar. intermedia
Betula × intermedia nothovar. intermedia
- Native to:
- Czechia-Slovakia | Finland | Greenland | Iceland | Norway | Russia | Sweden | Switzerland
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Betulaceae
- Genus:
- Betula
- Species:
- Betula × intermedia nothovar. intermedia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, insects
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and should be surface-sown. Fresh seed germinates best.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI