Chichibu birch
Betula chichibuensis
The story
Deep in the mountainous heart of Honshu, Japan, the Chichibu birch clings to its ancient home. This rare tree has survived by adapting specifically to the rugged limestone outcrops of the Okuchichibu and Kitakami Mountains. Today, its survival hangs in a delicate balance, representing a precious, critically endangered piece of Japan's natural heritage.
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- Family
- Betulaceae
How to use it
Chichibu Birch is critically endangered, which means its use is primarily focused on conservation efforts rather than exploitation. Protecting this species helps maintain the biodiversity of its limestone habitat, which is crucial for the ecosystem's health.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're lucky enough to cultivate Chichibu Birch, ensure it is planted in well-drained limestone soil to mimic its natural habitat.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
About
Betula chichibuensis, commonly known as Chichibu birch, is a species of birch native exclusively to limestone outcrops in the Okuchichibu and Kitakami Mountains of central and northeast Honshu, Japan. The tree is rated as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to its extreme rarity and limited range.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Betula chichibuensis
- Slug
- betula-chichibuensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Genus
- Betula
- Species
- chichibuensis
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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