Betula cordifolia
Betula cordifolia
- Native to:
- Canada | NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Labrador | Prince Edward I. | United States | MA, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NY, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV | Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Betulaceae
- Genus:
- Betula
- Species:
- Betula cordifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow-brown
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days; sow on surface of moist medium and keep at 20-25°C.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)