Betula ermanii Gold birch (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Betula ermanii
Gold birch
Deciduous tree
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The Betula ermanii plant species is found in N.E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Gold birch. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. incisa. B. shikokiana.

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Latin Name:  Betula ermanii
Common Name:  Gold birch
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Cham.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Mountains all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a well-drained loamy soil in a sheltered position[11, 200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes wet soils[200]. Shade tolerant[200]. A very polymorphic species[58], it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[50]. The young growth in spring is subject to damage by late frosts[1]. A colonizer of poor soils and cleared woodlands, it tolerates very poor soils[11]. Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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