Resin Birch
Betula glandulosa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Betulaceae
- Genus:
- Betula
- Species:
- Betula glandulosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, acidic, peaty or sandy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Common in bogs and wetland areas.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed into a 24 hour water soak followed by a 60 day cold, moist stratification.
Establishment: Seeds are collected in early October when catkins have turn papery and scales begin to dehisce. Seeds are brown at maturity. Branches are flailed over a canvas tarp. Seeds are swept into bags and kept in a well ventilated drying shed prior to cleaning.
Source: npn.rngr.net