Betula glandulosa (American Dwarf Birch, Shrub Birch, Resin Birch)
Botanical Information
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Genus | Betula |
| Species | glandulosa |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Canada, Greenland, Russia and the United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-3 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This spreading shrub has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Acidic rocky slopes and barrens, stream banks, summits and arctic and alpine tundra at an altitude of 0-3,400 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth and dark brown in colour. |
| Leaf Description | Obovate to orbicular, rounded at its base with 2-6 lateral veins on either side, 0.5-3 x 1-2.5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Cylindric infructescences 1-2.5 x 0.5-1.2, producing fruit in autumn. |