Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
334295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thomas ex Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Helv. 6: 176 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333627

Common Names

  • Betula intermedia
  • Intermedia Betula
  • Intermedia Birch

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Description

Betula intermedia (also called Gray birch, among many other common names) is a species of birch native to North America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Betula intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Betula intermedia var. intermedia
Betula intermedia var. sukatschewii (Soczava) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula intermedia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula intermedia is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in spring or early summer. Plant the seeds in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of peat and sand and keep them in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Betula intermedia

Betula intermedia can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, from Europe and Asia to North America.

Betula intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Betula intermedia?

Betula intermedia

What is the common name of Betula intermedia?

Intermediate Birch

What is the native range of Betula intermedia?

Eastern North America

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,