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Betula platyphylla japonica
Japanese White Birch
     
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Narrow, open habitat with brilliant white bark. Extremely fast growing birch.
 
Growth Rate:  Rapid
Maximum Height: 40-50 ft.
Maximum Width: 15-20 ft.
Zone: 1-9
Type: Hardy
Flower Color: Catkins
Flower Time: April/May
   Plant Type:  Deciduous
Growth Habit:  Tree
Water Req.:  Medium-Wet
Light Req.:  Sun, Partial
Soil Req.:  Light-Medium
Plant Catalog classifications
Water Requirements (H20)
Wet = Saturate, withstands flood
Medium = Moist, requires good drainage
Dry = Drought tolerant, minimal water		 Soil Types
Light = sandy
Medium = loam
Heavy = clay