Weeping White Birch, (Silver Birch), Betula pendula alba, Tree Seeds (Fast)

Description: Weeping White Birch, (Silver Birch), Betula pendula alba, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Adaptable, Exfoliating White Bark, Yellow Fall Color, Winter Interest, Cold Tolerant Weeping White Birch is a small to medium sized tree that typically grows to 30 to 40 feet tall with a pyramidal to oval rounded crown. It is a lovely tree noted for its white bark, which exfoliates in papery strips, its drooping or pendulous branches and glittering glossy green leaves. Ovate, glabrous, toothed, glossy green leaves to 2 1/2 inches long have long tapered tips, turning yellow in the fall. Tiny monoecious flowers appear in early spring in separate catkins on the same tree. Yellowish-brown male flowers in drooping catkins to 2 1/2 inches long and greenish female flowers in smaller, upright catkins to 1 1/4 inches long. Female flowers are followed by drooping cone-like fruits containing numerous small winged seeds that typically mature in late summer. Weeping White Birch is native to Europe and Asia Minor where it typically occurs in wood margins, heaths, hills and slopes. It has been widely planted in Canada and the northern U.S. as an ornamental where it thrives in cool northern summers. Other Names: Betula verrucosa, Silver Birch, European White Birch, EuropeanWeeping White Birch Zone: 2 to 6 Growth Rate: Fast to Moderate Plant Type: Small to medium size deciduous tree. Family: Betulaceae Native Range: Europe, Asia Height: 30 to 40 feet Spread: 15 to 30 feet Shape: Pyramidal Bloom Time: March to April Bloom Color: Yellowish brown (male) & green (female) Foliage: Bright green, triangular to diamond-shaped leaves serrated edge. Bark: Bronze-grey when young, later turning papery white. Becomes streaked with greyish-black patches on the trunk as it ages. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Yellow (More brilliant in cool areas.) Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium to wet Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Prefers a moist, well drained soil, but will tolerate relatively wet or dry positions for short periods. Adaptable to varied pH values. Performs best in cool northern climates where summer temperatures rarely exceed 75 degrees F. and where root zones are generally covered with snow throughout the winter. Culture: Needs little pruning but if necessary, prune during the dormant season. Avoid pruning in spring when the sap is running. Uses: An excellent small landscape tree that displays a graceful drooping form and mixes well with evergreens. Good when planted in odd numbered groups in parks and larger gardens. Sowing Betula pendula alba Seeds: The seeds of Weeping White Birch are very small. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Stratify: Cold 60 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Surface sow indoors under a grow light. Use a dome lid and mist regularly to keep moist. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2023-09-07T21:46:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD