Source: Doug McGrady
Betula lenta
Plant Names
Betula lenta
Cherry Birch
Bouleau flexible
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Max Height: 75.0 feet
Max Width: 45.0 feet
Light Condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:
Seed and plant distribution status
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Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Ecological Benefits
Sowing Information
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- Sowing depth: Surface sow
- Sow by February
- Stratification conditions: Soak for 24h
- Stratification duration: 60 days