25 Seeds Japanese White Birch Tree Betula platyphylla japonica Hardy Ornamental Shade Tree

Japanese White Birch is a graceful deciduous tree admired for its slender white bark and airy, diamond-shaped green leaves that turn golden in autumn. It brings a bright, architectural presence to gardens and landscapes, offering year-round visual interest and a refined, upright habit. This listing offers fresh seeds for growing your own elegant specimen.

Japanese White Birch works beautifully as a standalone focal tree, in woodland plantings, or along borders where its white trunks can be appreciated. Its fine-textured foliage provides light shade and a soft canopy, making it a versatile choice for home landscapes and naturalized areas. The tree is valued for its ornamental bark and seasonal color display.
Species: Betula platyphylla japonica
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, graceful canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist, acidic to neutral
Zones: 4-7
Germination: Cold stratify 4-6 weeks, then sow surface, keep moist
Sowing: Start indoors or direct sow after stratification
Spacing: 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Prefers consistent moisture; mulch to keep roots cool