Betula albosinensis - Red birch

Description and Uses

Betula albosinensis (Red birch) is a temperate tree from North China . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 5 - 10 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; ornamental, timber, . The {missing data} is used as beverage . The bark is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} (_ - _) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by no extraction method from the tree's {missing data} yielding 0% - 0% oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 550 - 650 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 4600 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 30 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Betula albosinensis has a lifespan of 100 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 25 meters tall with a crown of 10 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Betula albosinensis has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (ecto-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by wind. Betula albosinensis is deciduous in winter and not allelopathic and has {missing data}.

Betula albosinensis thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1500 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -15°C; optimally between 10 - 20°C. The optimal rainfall is 1600 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 700 - 1800mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind a bit tolerant and to fire intolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Betula albosinensis is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 1 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}