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big blue birch
Scientific Name: Betula ×caerulea var. grandis
Family: Betulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Big Blue Birch: An Overview
The text mentions the "Big Blue Birch," also referred to as "blue birch." It appears that "Big Blue Birch" is a common name, while "Betula caerulea var. grandis" and "Betula caeruleo-grandis" are scientific names used to identify this tree.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonym: Betula X caerulea-grandis Blanch., Betula x caerulea Blanch. (pro sp.)
- Synonym: Betula x caerulea Blanch. var. caerulea
- Related Species: Betula papyrifera (paper birch), Betula pubescens Ehrh. ssp. borealis (Spach) A. Lve & D. Lve
Distribution and Habitat
The "blue birch" (Betula caeruleo-grandis) is described as growing in dry soils of northeastern North America.
Morphological Characteristics
The text defines "blue birch" as a "small tree" with ovate leaves.
Quirky Facts
- "Big Blue Birch" is a flavor of soda produced by several bottling companies, including A-Treat, Big Ben's, and Olde Brooklyn Bayridge.
Further Information
Garden Guides provides information on growing "Big Blue Birch (Grandis)" including planting and care instructions.