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Paper Birch
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: E 167
Family: Betulaceae
Characteristics: Medium tree 15-20 m generally smaller in cultivation
Seeds per packets: 200
A fast growing ornamental tree with grey-white bark with a mild orange-pink tint as it peels back as it matures. As the tree matures, black horizontal lines appear to contrast with the white adding to the ornamental appeal.
The dark-green leaves are lightly-toothed and turn a stunning golden hue in autumn
Endemic to North America.
Prefers a cool deep well-drained soil in an open sunny position, frost resistant but drought tender.
Cold stratification is recommended for this species. This can be replicated by cold stratification in the refrigerator or alternatively over wintering in the garden in cold climates will assist germination.
Cold treatment is not critical for germination to occur but should give increased germination rates.
Seed are best sown in spring. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 16-22°C
General note: Seeds of many plants are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they were discarded.
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