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Betula chichibuensis
Origin: The island of Honshu, Japan.
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Betula |
| Species |
| chichibuensis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Height |
| 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Habitat degradation and deforestation are a large cause of the ancient species globally threatened status on the IUCN Red List. |
| Cultivation |
| Fairly drought tolerant and is relatively tolerant of wet soils. Young plants are tolerant to shade however mature plants are not. |
| Habitat |
| Mountains of Central Honshu, in limestone outcrops. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Brown in colour. |
| Leaf Description |
| Ovate, soft and green in colour. |
| Flower Description |
| A monoecious species; male catkins are a light yellow, female catkins are red with tufts of violet styles. |
| Fruit Description |
| Short, erect and have wingless seeds. |
| Propagation |
| Easily propagated by cuttings. |
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