Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Betula

Species:

Betula pendula subsp. mandshurica

USDA Symbol:

BEPL2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

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

Fire Notes:

Thin bark makes this subspecies vulnerable to fire damage. Does not resprout vigorously after top-kill.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Best sown on surface of moist medium in spring after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI