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Pinelands Nursery

Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot

Category Woody Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Pinelands Nursery

Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot

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Item Code: BET-LEN #7
Category Woody Plants
Manufacturer Pinelands Nursery
Minimum order quantity 3

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Description

Betula lenta, commonly known as sweet birch or black birch, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 50 to 80 feet, with a straight trunk and a narrow, pyramidal crown in its youth that becomes more rounded with age. The tree is characterized by its smooth, dark, almost black bark when young, which becomes rough and fissured as it matures. The leaves are simple, ovate, and serrated, turning a brilliant yellow in the fall. In the spring, Betula lenta produces slender, cylindrical catkins that release pollen into the air.

Sweet birch thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and is commonly found in mixed hardwood forests, often on slopes and ridges. The tree is renowned for its fragrant bark, which, when scratched, releases a strong wintergreen scent due to the presence of methyl salicylate. Historically, the bark and sap were used to produce birch beer and as a flavoring similar to wintergreen. Betula lenta also has valuable wood that is hard and heavy, making it suitable for furniture, flooring, and cabinetry. Additionally, the tree plays an important ecological role, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species, including birds and mammals.

Specifications

Made In

US

Weight

500lb

Length

20

Bloom Color

Yellowish Green

Bloom Period

April to May

Brand

Pinelands Nursery

Category

Woody Plants

Drought Tolerance

Medium

Fall Color

Yellow

Growth Habit

Tree

Growth Rate

Moderate

Light Requirements

Part Shade to Shade

Manufacturer

Pinelands Nursery

Max Mature Height

60'-80'

Pollinator Attributes

Food Source for Pollinators

Root Depth

28"

Salinity Tolerance

Medium

Size

#7 Pot

Wetland Indicator Status

FACU

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Pinelands Nursery

Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot

Category Woody Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot Native Plants
Pinelands Nursery

Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) #7 Pot

Contact Us for Future Availability
Item Code: BET-LEN #7
Category Woody Plants
Manufacturer Pinelands Nursery
Minimum order quantity 3

Fetching product details


Description

Betula lenta, commonly known as sweet birch or black birch, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 50 to 80 feet, with a straight trunk and a narrow, pyramidal crown in its youth that becomes more rounded with age. The tree is characterized by its smooth, dark, almost black bark when young, which becomes rough and fissured as it matures. The leaves are simple, ovate, and serrated, turning a brilliant yellow in the fall. In the spring, Betula lenta produces slender, cylindrical catkins that release pollen into the air.

Sweet birch thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and is commonly found in mixed hardwood forests, often on slopes and ridges. The tree is renowned for its fragrant bark, which, when scratched, releases a strong wintergreen scent due to the presence of methyl salicylate. Historically, the bark and sap were used to produce birch beer and as a flavoring similar to wintergreen. Betula lenta also has valuable wood that is hard and heavy, making it suitable for furniture, flooring, and cabinetry. Additionally, the tree plays an important ecological role, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species, including birds and mammals.

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Specifications

Made In

US

Weight

500lb

Length

20

Bloom Color

Yellowish Green

Bloom Period

April to May

Brand

Pinelands Nursery

Category

Woody Plants

Drought Tolerance

Medium

Fall Color

Yellow

Growth Habit

Tree

Growth Rate

Moderate

Light Requirements

Part Shade to Shade

Manufacturer

Pinelands Nursery

Max Mature Height

60'-80'

Pollinator Attributes

Food Source for Pollinators

Root Depth

28"

Salinity Tolerance

Medium

Size

#7 Pot

Wetland Indicator Status

FACU

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