Betula platyphylla

Japanese White Birch

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Deciduous ornamental tree native to East Asia. Features striking white bark and triangular serrated leaves that turn golden in autumn. Best suited for large outdoor landscapes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese White Birch
Family Betulaceae
Genus Betula
Species Platyphylla
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Foliage tree, catkins appear in early spring
Leaf Color Green, turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, well-drained loamy soil, tolerates acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Regular watering required when young; drought tolerant once established

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for optimal bark color and growth rate

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth starts

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Pruning

Prune dead wood in late summer to avoid sap bleeding

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-40° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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