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Betula luminifera H.J.P.Winkl.

Shining Birch

Other names

International recognized trade name (ATIBT)
Deutsch Leuchtbirke
English Shining Birch
Français Bouleau lumineux
Italiano Betulla luminosa
Suomi Loistokoivu
Norsk Lysbjørk
Čeština Svítící bříza
Español Abedul brillante
Svenska Ljusbjörk
Polski Brzoza świecąca
Український Світна береза
Român Mesteacăn luminos
Русский Светлая берёза
Български Светла бреза
EESTI Helendav kask
日本語 光るシラカンバ
中文 发光桦
Other names Shining Birch (China)

Further information

COL
Wikipedia
FSC

Origin

States and Territories China South-Central; China North-Central; China Southeast

Botany

Reich Plantae
Tribe Tracheophyta
Gymnosperm Angiosperm
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Fagales
Family Betulaceae
Genus Betula
Species luminifera
Author citation H.J.P.Winkl.
Scientific name Betula luminifera H.J.P.Winkl.

Habitus

Wood type Hardwood
Growth habit Baum

Natural durability
(according to EN 350)

Mushrooms field DC

Appearances

Bark

Shining Birch

, Bark , ©Dennis Wilson

Leaves

Shining Birch

, Leaves , ©Dennis Wilson

Branch

Shining Birch

, Branch , ©Dennis Wilson

Flowers

Shining Birch

, Flowers , ©Dennis Wilson