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This map shows the winter minimum temperature suitability of this crop in the state of Illinois.
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Betula lenta
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Black birch; cherry birch; sweet birch
Family: Betulaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 90 to 220 (days)
Temperature:
Precipitation: 35 to 55 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -33° (F)
Soil pH: 5 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Medium, coarse
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Range from cool temperate moist to wet through boreal moist forest life zones. Appalachian Mountains, from Maine through Georgia.
Diseases:
Cercospora, Rust
Uses:
Material - wood, Additive - flavoring, Fuel - charcoal, Fuel - fuelwood
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Eastern Canada, Northeastern USA, Southeastern USA
 
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