55. Betula papyrifera

Common name(s): Paper Birch, Canoe Birch, White 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 : intermittent mist

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: late summer
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

Propagation by Grafting

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