Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
335657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 2: 155 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334989

Common Names

  • Western Birch
  • Mountain Birch
  • Mountain White Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula alba occidentalis (Hook.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Betula beeniana A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Betula elrodiana B.T.Butler [unknown]
  • Betula fontinalis Sarg. [unknown]
  • Betula occidentalis inopina Jeps. [unknown]
  • Betula occidentalis inopina (Jeps.) A.E.Murray [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera occidentalis (Hook.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Betula papyrifera occidentalis (Hook.) Sarg. [unknown]
  • Betula alba occidentalis (Hook.) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula fontinalis inopina (Jeps.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Betula microphylla fontinalis M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Betula microphylla occidentalis M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Betula occidentalis inopina (Jeps.) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Betula papyracea occidentalis Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula fontinalis inopina Jeps. [unknown]
  • Betula occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]

Description

Betula occidentalis (also called Western Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It grows up to 30 m tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams and creeks.

Uses & Benefits

Betula occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula occidentalis has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula occidentalis is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off from the parent plant and replanted.

Where to Find Betula occidentalis

Betula occidentalis is native to western North America and can be found in moist forests and woodlands.

Betula occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula occidentalis?

Betula occidentalis

What is the common name of Betula occidentalis?

Western Birch

What is the natural habitat of Betula occidentalis?

Mesic to dry forests

Species in the Betula genus

Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris, Betula apoiensis, Betula aurata, Betula avatshensis, Betula bomiensis, Betula bottnica, Betula caerulea, Betula calcicola, Betula celtiberica, Betula chichibuensis, Betula chinensis, Betula cordifolia, Betula coriaceifolia, Betula corylifolia, Betula costata, Betula cylindrostachya, Betula dahurica, Betula delavayi, Betula dugleana, Betula dutillyi, Betula eastwoodiae, Betula ermanii, Betula falcata, Betula fargesii, Betula glandulosa, Betula globispica, Betula gmelinii, Betula grossa, Betula gynoterminalis, Betula halophila, Betula heptopotamica, Betula honanensis, Betula hornei, Betula humilis, Betula intermedia, Betula jackii, Betula karagandensis, Betula klokovii, Betula kweichowensis, Betula lenta, Betula luminifera, Betula maximowicziana, Betula medwediewii, Betula megrelica, Betula michauxii, Betula microphylla, Betula minor, Betula nana,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

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