Betula lenta r.c.s.
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| Genus: |
Betula |
Species: |
lenta |
Origin: |
r.c.s. |
| Common Name: |
Sweet Birch |
Other Name: |
Black Birch, Cherry Birch |
Pre-treatment: |
Recommended but not required |
| Seeds per lb.: |
524000 |
Zone Cold: |
3 |
Zone Warm: |
8 |
| Height: |
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U.S. Native: |
Yes |
Growth Rate: |
Medium |
| Spread: |
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Plant Type: |
Medium Tree |
Vegetation Type: |
Deciduous |
| Purity Range: |
95-98% |
Germination Range: |
40-60% |
Shelf Life: |
1-2 years cold & dry |
| Storage: |
Cold & Dry @ 34-41 Deg. F |
Sowing Density: |
25-40 seedlings/ft2 |
Plant Use: |
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| Nitrogen Fixing: |
No |
Leaf Color: |
Green |
Flower Color: |
Catkins |
| Comments: |
This is a pioneer species in recently disturbed land. This seed is rubbed to remove seed wings. Then we fan and screen to increase purity to above 99%. We call this rubbed clean seed or rcs. |
| Germination info: |
Sow non stratified seed under glass or cold moist stratify 60 days and slightly bury the seed. Stratified seed will germinate in the dark. |
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A Trial Packet contains a minimum of 5 - 30 seeds depending on the size of the selected seed.
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