Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Betula

Species:

Betula lenta f. lenta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, browse for deer

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, golden

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on surface or barely covered. Germination can be erratic even with proper stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI