Betula platyphylla – Japanese white birch

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Betula platyphylla – Japanese white birch

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Betula platyphylla is a tall tree which sprouts very early. It has an irregularly oval to linear crown that is rather wide and open. Mature specimen can attain a height of 15 - 20 m. The trunk and main branches are very white. The bark peels in thin plates. The fresh green leaves are ovoid to diamond-shaped and become 5 - 8 cm large, the leaf margin is coarsely toothed and has an acuminate tip. In April the tree shows an inflorescence of very thin, terminal male catkins and erect, slender female catkins. The catkins are followed by 2 - 4 cm large, pendulous fruiting catkins. B. platyphylla is suitable for planting in parks and avenues and prefers the better sandy soils. Wind resistance is good.

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Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
irregularly oval to linear, half-open crown
Bark and branches
very white
Leaf
ovoid to diamond-shaped, fresh green, 5 - 8 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins, ♀ 1 - 1.5 cm and erect, ♂ 5 - 9 cm in clusters of 2 - 3
Fruits
pendulous fruiting catkins, 2 - 4 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loose soil, prefers better sand soils
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Manchuria, Korea
Clear stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Betula platyphylla

Betula platyphylla can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula platyphylla is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula platyphylla turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula platyphylla is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula platyphylla with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula platyphylla blooms in april.
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