Betula ovalifolia

Betula ovalifolia

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Russia
Betula ovalifolia

Wikimedia: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Betulaceae
Genus:
Betula
Species:
Betula ovalifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
300 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:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 1-2 months; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society