Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Naturk. 6: 98 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335985
Common Names
- Betula pubescens
- Downy Birch
- Birch
Synonyms
- Betula alba friesii Regel [unknown]
- Betula alba hornemannii Regel [unknown]
- Betula alba ovata Neilr. [unknown]
- Betula alba pubescens (Ehrh.) Spach [illegitimate]
- Betula alba pubescens (Ehrh.) Regel [illegitimate]
- Betula alba vulgaris Willd. [unknown]
- Betula concinna Gunnarsson [unknown]
- Betula pubescens cryptocarpa Laest. [unknown]
- Betula friesii Larss. [unknown]
- Betula laciniata Blom [unknown]
- Betula pubescens media Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens megalocarpa Laest. [unknown]
- Betula odorata alpigena Blytt [unknown]
- Betula pubescens palmiformis Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens callosa (Notø) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Betula pubescens concinna (Gunnarsson) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Betula pubescens glabra Fiek ex C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens nigricans Maire ex Just [unknown]
- Betula pubescens oblongifolia Wimm. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens ovalifolia Sukaczev [unknown]
- Betula pubescens sibakademica Baran. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens subarctica (Orlova) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
- Betula pubescens suecica Gunnarsson [unknown]
- Betula pubescens vestita Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens rustica Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens silvatica Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens silvestris Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens subaequalis Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens subalpina Laest. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens nigricans (Wender.) Nyman [unknown]
- Betula pubescens friesii (Larss. ex Hartm.) Nyman [unknown]
- Betula pubescens lucida (Courtois) Wesm. [unknown]
- Betula lucida Courtois [unknown]
- Betula pubescens ovalifolia (Sukaczev) Printz [unknown]
- Betula alba lupulina Wallr. [unknown]
- Betula pubescens pendula Schelle [unknown]
- Betula alba hornemannii (Regel) Regel [unknown]
- Betula friesii subalpina Larss. ex Kindb. [unknown]
- Betula friesii oxyodontia Kindb. [unknown]
Description
Betula pubescens (also called 'Downy Birch', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It has a pyramidal shape and produces small yellow flowers. Its native regions include Northern Europe and Northern Asia. It is commonly found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Betula pubescens can be used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Betula pubescens var. glabrata Wahlenb.
Betula pubescens var. pubescens
Betula pubescens var. pumila (L.) Govaerts
Betula pubescens var. golitsinii (V.N.Vassil.) Tzvelev
Betula pubescens var. litwinowii (Doluch.) Ashburner & McAll.
Betula pubescens var. fragrans Ashburner & McAll.
Betula pubescens var. kusmisscheffii (Regel) Gürke
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Betula pubescens is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula pubescens is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Betula pubescens
Betula pubescens is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas near rivers and streams.
Betula pubescens FAQ
What is the best soil for Betula pubescens?
Betula pubescens prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
How much light does Betula pubescens need?
Betula pubescens needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Betula pubescens be watered?
Betula pubescens should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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,