{"product_id":"japanese-white-birch-whitespire-betula-platyphylla-var-japonica-50-seeds-showy-white-bark-tree","title":"Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ – Betula platyphylla var. japonica | 50 Seeds | Showy White Bark Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eGrow a stunning landscape tree with 50 Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ (Betula platyphylla var. japonica) seeds. This fast-growing, hardy deciduous tree is prized for its brilliant white bark, graceful branching, and beautiful golden-yellow fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e‘Whitespire’ is a superior cultivar known for improved resistance to heat, drought, and birch borers compared to many other white birch varieties. Its bright white bark provides striking winter interest, making it an excellent ornamental tree year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eThis medium to large pyramidal tree typically reaches 40–50 feet tall with elegant, slightly pendulous branchlets. In early spring, attractive catkins appear before leaf-out, followed by small cone-like fruits containing numerous tiny winged seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003ePerfect for specimen planting, groves, or naturalized landscapes — especially in cooler northern climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e✔️ 50 Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e✔️ Non-pretreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e✔️ Germination instructions included\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e🌿 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eCommon Name: Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eBotanical Name: Betula platyphylla var. japonica\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous Tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eMature Height: 40–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eSpread: 15–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eShape: Pyramidal\u003cbr data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eSun: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eWater: Medium to Wet (prefers consistently moist soil)\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained sandy or rocky loam; adaptable\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eBloom Time: March–April\u003cbr data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eFall Color: Golden Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eMaintenance: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e🌱 Germination Instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eSeeds are very small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eStratify: Cold stratify 30–60 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eSow: Surface sow indoors — do not cover, as seeds require light to germinate.\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eLight: Artificial light is recommended.\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eKeep evenly moist (not wet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e💡 Growing Tip: Birches prefer cool root zones. Use mulch and consistent watering to maintain soil moisture. Prune only during dormancy — avoid pruning in spring when sap is flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e🌳 Landscape Uses\u003cbr data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e• Specimen tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e• Planted in groves\u003cbr data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e• Winter interest tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e• Ornamental shade tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e• Naturalized landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47859211108593,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify1_94_0ab5d118-cb66-4f4d-bbd0-1b456525e3f5.jpg?v=1772467907","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/japanese-white-birch-whitespire-betula-platyphylla-var-japonica-50-seeds-showy-white-bark-tree","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}