Betula maximowicziana
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Betula maximowicziana

Monarch birch

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–7
Click count
129
Observations
33

Description

Source: leafsnap

Betula maximowicziana, the monarch birch, is a species of birch tree native to the Kuril Islands and northern to central Japan. It is a valuable timber tree in Japan. It is also grown as an ornamental for its bark in Japan, Europe and a few places in North America, but has had limited acceptance due to lack of uniformity.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Monarch birch is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, that provide abundant light. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Monarch birch is highly adaptable to a range of climate conditions, coping with both hot summers and cold winters. Nevertheless, it has an ideal temperature range for healthy growth. If temperatures rise too far, the plant can suffer from heat and humidity stress, which may lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulating measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Apply fertilizer to your Monarch birch in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding boosts overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased resilience to harsh conditions, and improved resistance to disease and pests. Keep a consistent fertilization schedule for your Monarch birch to maintain vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Betula
Family
Betulaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-7
Mature Height
20.12 m to 29.87 m
Mature Spread
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Leaf Color
Light Green, Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
7.62 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Russia, Japan

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Common Names (1)

en Monarch birch