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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a light position in a cold frame[78, 80, 113, 134]. Only just cover the seed and place the pot in a sunny position[78, 80, 134]. Spring sown seed should be surface sown in a sunny position in a cold frame[113, 134]. If the germination is poor, raising the temperature by covering the seed with glass can help[134]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. If you have sufficient seed, it can be sown in an outdoor seedbed, either as soon as it is ripe or in the early spring - do not cover the spring sown seed. Grow the plants on in the seedbed for 2 years before planting them out into their permanent positions in the winter[78, 80, 113, 134].

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