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Japanese Birch
AdvancedDeciduous tree with beautiful white bark. Captures the cool highland scenery in a small pot. Enjoy fresh green, yellow autumn leaves, and white trunk winter silhouette.
Dificultad
Advanced
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Esperanza de vida
50-100 years (30+ years as bonsai)
Tamaño
20-70cm (bonsai size)
Dieta
Fertilizer (regular)
Acerca de
Betula platyphylla var. japonica, the Japanese white birch (Shira-kaba in Japanese), is a deciduous tree native to Hokkaido and the northern highlands of Honshu, as well as eastern Siberia. Its luminous white bark, which peels in thin papery sheets, is the defining characteristic — an iconic symbol of the cool highland landscapes of Hokkaido and the Japanese Alps. In spring, the fresh pale green leaves emerge; in autumn, the foliage turns a clear golden yellow. In bonsai, the white bark and natural, graceful branching create a cool, airy composition evocative of highland scenery. Because it prefers a cool climate, summer heat management is the key challenge for cultivation in warmer regions.
Información básica
Origen
Japan (Hokkaido and northern Honshu) and eastern Siberia
Esperanza de vida
50-100 years (30+ years as bonsai)
Tamaño
20-70cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
Dieta
Fertilizer (regular)
Guía de cuidado
Placement
Outdoor partial shade. Prefers cool conditions
Watering
Loves water greatly. Drying out can be fatal
Styling
Clump or twin trunk is natural. Style to showcase white bark
Notes
Heat sensitive. Difficult to grow in warm regions
AdvancedDeciduousWhite barkHighland
Preguntas frecuentes de Japanese Birch
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Japanese Birch?
A
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Japanese Birch?
A
La temperatura ideal para Japanese Birch es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Japanese Birch?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Japanese Birch es 50-100 years (30+ years as bonsai). Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué tamaño alcanza Japanese Birch?
A
Japanese Birch típicamente alcanza 20-70cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Q¿Qué debo alimentar a Japanese Birch?
A
Japanese Birch se alimenta de: Fertilizer (regular). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Japanese Birch?
A
El precio de Japanese Birch varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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