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| Identification |
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Genus
Betula
Species
alba
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
bj�rk
white birch
Family
BETULACEAE
Specimen number
S8627
Data source
DyePl p59;DyePl p68;Frgnt p327
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The bark of Betula alba have a mildly pungent aroma. The leaves of White birch as well as the bark have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Betula alba is known as bj�rk in Norwegian. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow, red and gray. Birch is used in Norway for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
bark oil used in Russian leather tanning
Fragrance parts
Bark
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Leaves
Bark
Dye color
yellow,red,gray
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Betula alba is a native plant in the natural environment and most likely originates from Great Britain and Norway.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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