Small-leaved birch

Family Betulaceae. Grows in the sandy valleys of mountain rivers and in the swamps of Western Siberia, the Altai, and Mongolia. Protected in reserves. Occurs in sandy steppe valleys of mountain rivers.

Tree up to 4-5 m tall, often low and gnarled, growing in the form of a shrub. The decorative merits of the species are the yellowish-gray, sometimes pink bark, small leaves and a crown of distinctive shape. Enters the vegetation period later than other species. May be recommended for landscaping parks and forest parks as solitary or group plantings; especially suitable along the banks of bodies of water.

At 17 years the height is 5.6 m, trunk diameter 9.8 cm. Vegetates from O1.V±9 to О8.Х±14 for 160 days. Growth rate average. Flowers from 09.V110 to 19.V113 for 10 days. Fruits ripen 14.VIII±35 days. Winter hardiness complete. Seed germination low. 16% of cuttings root when treated with a 0.01% solution of IMK for 16 hours.

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