Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 13: 205 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332264
Common Names
- Delavayi Betula
- Delavay Birch
- Silver Birch
Synonyms
- Betula delavayi forrestii W.W.Sm. [unknown]
- Betula delavayi microstachya P.C.Li [unknown]
- Betula delavayi polyneura Hu ex P.C.Li [unknown]
- Betula forrestii Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Betula chinensis delavayi (Franch.) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
- Betula delavayi delavayi [unknown]
Description
Betula delavayi (also called Delavay Birch, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 40 feet tall. It is native to China and found in moist, open habitats such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Betula delavayi is a deciduous tree that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and white flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula delavayi has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in catkins. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula delavayi is a deciduous tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or early summer, or from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Betula delavayi
Betula delavayi is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.
Betula delavayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula delavayi?
Betula delavayi
What type of plant is Betula delavayi?
Tree
Where is Betula delavayi native to?
China
Species in the Betula genus
Betula alleghaniensis,
Betula alnoides,
Betula alpestris,
Betula apoiensis,
Betula aurata,
Betula avatshensis,
Betula bomiensis,
Betula bottnica,
Betula caerulea,
Betula calcicola,
Betula celtiberica,
Betula chichibuensis,
Betula chinensis,
Betula cordifolia,
Betula coriaceifolia,
Betula corylifolia,
Betula costata,
Betula cylindrostachya,
Betula dahurica,
Betula delavayi,
Betula dugleana,
Betula dutillyi,
Betula eastwoodiae,
Betula ermanii,
Betula falcata,
Betula fargesii,
Betula glandulosa,
Betula globispica,
Betula gmelinii,
Betula grossa,
Betula gynoterminalis,
Betula halophila,
Betula heptopotamica,
Betula honanensis,
Betula hornei,
Betula humilis,
Betula intermedia,
Betula jackii,
Betula karagandensis,
Betula klokovii,
Betula kweichowensis,
Betula lenta,
Betula luminifera,
Betula maximowicziana,
Betula medwediewii,
Betula megrelica,
Betula michauxii,
Betula microphylla,
Betula minor,
Betula nana,
Species in the Betulaceae family
Alnus mayrii,
Alnus acuminata,
Alnus alnobetula,
Alnus cordata,
Alnus cremastogyne,
Alnus elliptica,
Alnus fallacina,
Alnus fauriei,
Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii,
Alnus firma,
Alnus formosana,
Alnus glutinosa,
Alnus glutipes,
Alnus hakkodensis,
Alnus hanedae,
Alnus henryi,
Alnus hirsuta,
Alnus hosoii,
Alnus incana,
Alnus japonica,
Alnus jorullensis,
Alnus lanata,
Alnus mairei,
Alnus mandshurica,
Alnus maritima,
Alnus matsumurae,
Alnus maximowiczii,
Alnus nepalensis,
Alnus nitida,
Alnus oblongifolia,
Alnus orientalis,
Alnus paniculata,
Alnus peculiaris,
Alnus pendula,
Alnus pubescens,
Alnus rhombifolia,
Alnus rubra,
Alnus serrulata,
Alnus serrulatoides,
Alnus sieboldiana,
Alnus subcordata,
Alnus suginoi,
Alnus trabeculosa,
Alnus vermicularis,
Alnus dolichocarpa,
Alnus djavanshirii,
Alnus lusitanica,
Betula alleghaniensis,
Betula alnoides,
Betula alpestris,