Woody > Betula > Betula megrelica > Betula megrelica
Betula megrelica
Origin: Caucasus mountain range, Georgia.
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Betula |
| Species |
| megrelica |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Height |
| 1-4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Damage to trunks and stems from grazing of wildlife, uncontrolled logging and wood extraction have caused this small shrub to become globally threatened and placed on the IUCN Red List. |
| Cultivation |
| Rare in cultivation. Prefers fertile well drained soil in full sun to parietal shade. |
| Habitat |
| Mountainous areas, forests at an altitude of 1,200-2,000 m. |
| Leaf Description |
| Large leaves, 5 x 3 cm. |
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