Betula psammophila

Betula psammophila

Native to:
Kazakhstan | Russia

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
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
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 moist surface and do not cover.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash