53. Betula lenta

Common name(s): Black Birch, Sweet Birch, Cherry Birch, Mahogany Birch

Plant type: deciduous large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: early summer
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : no information

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : 40F for 2mo.
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination : 4-6 weeks
Comment: Keep seedbed moist. Seedlings require light shade for 2 to 3 months during the first summer.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: summer
Type of graft: cleft