Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) 100 seeds (#525)

Description Paper Birch (Betula Papyrifera) 100 seeds (#525)

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) is an elegant deciduous tree native to North America. It is known for its distinctive white, peeling bark, which resembles thin layers of paper. Because of its bright and graceful appearance, it is commonly planted in landscapes, parks, and gardens to create a light and airy atmosphere.
PLANT APPEARANCE
The tree reaches 15–25 meters in height. Its leaves are light green in spring and turn deeper green as they mature, before becoming golden yellow in autumn. The bark is pale and peels in thin sheets, making the tree visually attractive year-round.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained, light soils but tolerates a range of conditions.
CARE
Water young trees during prolonged dry periods. Mulching helps protect moisture around the roots. Pruning is minimal and mostly done to remove damaged branches. This is a fast-growing species, making it effective for quick visual landscaping.
INTERESTING FACT
The bark of the paper birch was historically used for canoe-building and writing material, which inspired its name.

Genus - Betula
Species - Papyrifera
Common name - Paper Birch
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 2 - 7
Height - 15 - 25 m
Spread - 7 - 10 m
Plant type - Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acid, neutral
Soil type - Loam, Sand, Well Drained
Water requirements - Average
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bloom season - Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Seeds have an internal dormancy that can be overcome by a moist, chilling period. This treatment is called stratification. Here are the steps to stratify the seeds (start it frim January till April):
1. Soak the seeds in water overnight
2. Place the seeds in a moist material such as milled sphagnum peat, sterile soil or vermiculite or coffe filter. Fully drain away all of the water and place the seeds in a zip-lock bag.
3. Refrigerate the seeds for 6-8 weeks at +2-+4C.
4. After the seeds are stratified, surface sow in a container filled with a moist, well-drained germination medium. Cover with glass or plastic and keep the container moist, but not soggy. Keep in room temperature, dark place.
As soon as the seeds germinate, place them under bright lights or move them to a greenhouse or cold frame.
You can sow seeds outdoors in well prepared beds in October or before the winter. Nature will do the job and will germinate in spring.
When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter.