Betula pubescens var. fragrans
Betula pubescens var. fragrans
- Native to:
- Great Britain
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Betulaceae
- Genus:
- Betula
- Species:
- Betula pubescens var. fragrans
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 2000 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, pollinators
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and lose viability quickly. Best sown fresh in late spring to early summer.
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