{"product_id":"japanese-white-birch-whitespire-betula-platyphylla-var-japonica-600-seeds-white-bark-ornamental-tree","title":"Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ – Betula platyphylla var. japonica | 600 Seeds | White Bark Ornamental Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eEnhance your landscape with 600 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 glowing golden-yellow fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eNative to Manchuria, Korea, and Japan, this pyramidal tree matures at 40–50 feet tall with a 15–30 foot spread. Its smooth white bark provides exceptional winter interest, while delicate spring catkins appear before the foliage fully emerges. The thin, spreading branches and slightly pendant branchlets create an elegant silhouette year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eThe ‘Whitespire’ cultivar is especially valued for improved resistance to heat, drought, and birch borers, making it a stronger performer in landscape settings than many other white birches. Ideal for groves, specimen plantings, or naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e✔️ 600 Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’ seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet\u003cbr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e✔️ Non-pretreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e✔️ Germination instructions included\u003cbr data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e🌿 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eCommon Name: Japanese White Birch ‘Whitespire’\u003cbr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eBotanical Name: Betula platyphylla var. japonica\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous Tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eMature Height: 40–50 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eSpread: 15–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShape: Pyramidal\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eSun: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eWater: Medium to Wet (prefers consistently moist soil)\u003cbr data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained sandy or rocky loam; adaptable\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eBloom Time: March–April\u003cbr data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eFall Color: Golden Yellow\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eMaintenance: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e🌱 Germination Instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eSeeds are very small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eStratify: Cold stratify for 30–60 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eSow: Surface sow indoors — do not cover, as seeds require light for germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eLight: Artificial light recommended for best results.\u003cbr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e💡 Growing Tip: Birch trees prefer cool root zones. Apply mulch to maintain moisture and protect roots. Prune only during dormancy if needed — avoid pruning in spring when sap is flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e🌳 Landscape Uses\u003cbr data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e• Specimen tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e• Planted in groves\u003cbr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e• Ornamental shade tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e• Winter interest focal point\u003cbr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e• Naturalized landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47859219202289,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify1_97_0b89f494-af3a-4e48-b69a-a8ee127411ee.jpg?v=1772468172","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/japanese-white-birch-whitespire-betula-platyphylla-var-japonica-600-seeds-white-bark-ornamental-tree","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}