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Betula ×utahensis

Scientific Name: Betula ×utahensis

Family: Betulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Betula utahensis: Utah Birch

Betula utahensis, commonly known as Utah Birch or Northwestern Paper Birch, is a species of birch described by Nathaniel Lord Britton. It is sometimes referred to as Betula X utahensis, indicating its hybrid origin.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Betula utahensis Britton
  • Family: Betulaceae (Birch family)
  • Genus: Betula (Birches)
  • Synonyms:
    • Betula andrewsii A.Nelson
    • Betula fontinalis var. piperi
    • Betula fontinalis var. utahensis (Britton) Garrett
    • Betula papyrifera var. subcordata (Rydb.)
    • Betula occidentalis × Betula papyrifera
    • Betula occidentalis Hooker × Betula papyrifera Marshall
  • Hybrid Parents: Betula occidentalis Hooker

Distribution and Habitat

  • This birch is native to western North America.
  • It is found in areas like Cul de Sac Canyon.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It can grow as a tree or shrub.
  • Blooms occur from March to May.
  • Reaches up to 14 m in height.
  • The foliage is green during the summer.
  • It is a deciduous plant.

Ecological Role

  • Betula utahensis results from the hybridization of Betula papyrifera and Betula fontinalis.
  • The birch genus belongs to the order of fagales.

Allergen Potential

  • Betula utahensis has medium-high allergen potential.

Further Information

  • Database of Vascular Plants of Canada (VASCAN)
  • Discover Life
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)