About
American Dwarf Birch is a Multi-stemmed, thicket-forming shrub native to alpine and cold to cool temperate areas across North America. Mostly found in bogs and wetlands growimg alongside alders and willows; also occurs in a variety of habitats like forest and mountains, used for erosion control. The bark is smooth and brown with many large resin glands. Leaves are circular to oval and toothed. Many animals graze on American Dwarf Birch including elk, deer, caribou, moose, and other mammals. Used by grizzly bears to make their dens; hybridizes with B. Nana and B. papyrifera.Growing From Seed
Growing from seed is one of the most economical and satisfying ways to build a native plant garden. The table shows brief planting instructions, including how long and what kind of stratification this plant needs. For further information on stratification and seed preparation please refer to our article: Preparing To Grow Wild Plant Seeds
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| Dormancy Treatment | Cold Moist Stratification |
| Seeding Instructions | Cold moist stratify for one month. Sow seeds on the soil surface in a full sun to part shade location as they'll need light to germinate. Keep moist the entire time. Seeds germinates in about 1 to 1.5 months. |
Growing From Plants
Seedlings are a more economical option than established plants and an easier start than growing from seed. Our plants are shipped in soil blocks or plug trays. Plants do surprizingly well in the mail but need special care upon arrival. Please see Planting Mail Order Seedlings for information on how to plant and care for seedlings.
Shipping
We currently ship seeds to all Canadian provinces and ship plants just within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Seeds ship year-round and usually take a few days (or longer if you are ordering from a distant province). It usually takes 2-5 business days in the mail for plant orders once shipped. Plants are generally available from May to September and can be reserved during off season; Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Seed orders over $100 ship free! See Shipping for more details.