Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 180 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334427
Common Names
- Betula maximowicziana
- Maximowicz Birch
- Japanese White Birch
Synonyms
- Betula candelae Koidz. [unknown]
- Betula maximowiczii Regel [illegitimate]
Description
Betula maximowicziana (also called 'Maximowicz Birch', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Betulaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China, and it is found in temperate deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Betula maximowicziana is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Betula maximowicziana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Betula maximowicziana is a small, deciduous tree native to East Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Betula maximowicziana
Betula maximowicziana can be found in Japan, Korea, and Russia.
Betula maximowicziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Betula maximowicziana?
Betula maximowicziana
What is the common name of Betula maximowicziana?
Maximowicz Birch
What is the natural habitat of Betula maximowicziana?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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,