Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 31: 166 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336785
Common Names
- Betula sandbergii
- Sandberg's Birch
- Sandberg Birch
Synonyms
- Betula sandbergii maxima Rosend. [unknown]
Description
Betula sandbergii (also called Sandberg Birch, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in wet sclerophyll forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Betula sandbergii is used as an ornamental tree and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula sandbergii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula sandbergii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune to shape after flowering.
Where to Find Betula sandbergii
Betula sandbergii can be found in the temperate forests of Europe and Asia.
Betula sandbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula sandbergii?
Betula sandbergii
What is the family of Betula sandbergii?
Betulaceae
What is the common name of Betula sandbergii?
Sandberg's Birch
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,