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Betula populifoliaBetula populifolia

Gray Birch

In Stock: 4.277 lb (Total:4.277lb)

Betula populifolia

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4.28 lb

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

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Purity:

37%

Seeds per lb:

525,400

Quantity:

4.28 lb

Collected in:

Michigan

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

3

Item ID:

1834620

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Other: stratification may be used instread of surface sowing, it is better to surface sow if possible.

Betula populifolia, Gray Birch, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Known for its sweet sap harvested in early spring before the leaves unfurl, this tree is a treat for both the taste buds and the eye. Ferment the sap to make birch beer or vinegar, or drink it straight as a delicious beverage. Gray Birch is also useful for naturalizing in dry, poor soil or boggy areas alike, as it tends to sucker and form clumps. Its bark is a dull, chalky white, with shiny dark green leaves that transition to a beautiful yellow in the fall. This fast-growing tree reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and 15-inch trunk diameter, forming an irregular open crown of slender branches. Its wood is medium-hard and is used for high-grade plywood, furniture, drum shells, spools and firewood. This short-lived tree is a common pioneer species on abandoned fields and burned areas. So, plant a Betula populifolia - Gray Birch and enjoy its delicious sap and beautiful foliage today!