Betula platyphylla

Betula platyphylla

Betula platyphylla is a Far Eastern deciduous tree from the birch family, native to the Far East.

It reaches up to 15–20 m in its natural habitat, but in Poland it usually grows to 10–15 m.

The leaves, almost perfectly triangular, are up to 6 cm long and distinguished by their light green color, glossy surface, and regular, delicate serrations on the edges. They appear very early in spring.

Betula platyphylla has low soil requirements – it grows well in sandy, sandy-clay soils, as well as poorer or average garden soils. It is very frost-resistant and can withstand short droughts. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded location.