{"product_id":"japanese-white-birch-whitespire-betula-platyphylla-var-japonica-300-seeds-showy-white-bark-tree","title":"Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ – Betula platyphylla var. japonica | 300 Seeds | Showy White Bark Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eAdd year-round beauty to your landscape with 300 Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ (Betula platyphylla var. japonica) seeds. This fast-growing, hardy deciduous tree is admired for its brilliant white bark, elegant branching structure, and vibrant golden-yellow fall foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e‘Whitespire’ is a superior cultivar known for better resistance to heat, drought, and birch borers compared to many other white birch varieties. Its striking white trunk provides exceptional winter interest, making it a standout ornamental tree even after leaves have fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eThis pyramidal tree typically matures to 40–50 feet tall with a 15–30 foot spread. In early spring, decorative catkins appear before full leaf emergence, followed by small drooping fruiting structures containing numerous winged seeds. It performs best in cooler climates and looks especially impressive when planted in groups or groves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e✔️ 300 Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e✔️ Non-pretreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e✔️ Germination instructions included\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e🌿 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eCommon Name: Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eBotanical Name: Betula platyphylla var. japonica\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous Tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eMature Height: 40–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eSpread: 15–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShape: Pyramidal\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eSun: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eWater: Medium to Wet (prefers consistently moist soil)\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained sandy or rocky loam; adaptable\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eBloom Time: March–April\u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eFall Color: Golden Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eMaintenance: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e🌱 Germination Instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eSeeds are very small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eStratify: Cold stratify for 30–60 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.\u003cbr data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eSow: Surface sow indoors — do not cover, as seeds require light to germinate.\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eLight: Artificial light is recommended for best results.\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e💡 Growing Tip: Birch trees prefer cool, moist root zones. Apply mulch to retain moisture and protect roots. Prune only during dormancy if necessary — avoid pruning in spring when sap is flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e🌳 Landscape Uses\u003cbr data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e• Specimen tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e• Planted in groves\u003cbr data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e• Ornamental shade tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e• Winter interest focal point\u003cbr data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e• Naturalized landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47859218383089,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify1_96_97b3c64b-97d3-470a-8714-7e145a7ccd54.jpg?v=1772468090","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/japanese-white-birch-whitespire-betula-platyphylla-var-japonica-300-seeds-showy-white-bark-tree","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}