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Betula ermanii (Erman’s Birch/ Gold Birch)

Plant community: Ural Mountains

Native status: Native to China (Nonnative)

Mature size (height & width):

Height: 72 ft

Width: 40 ft

Habitat/ Tolerances

Cold Tolerant

Pest vulnerable

Tolerant to a variety of soil types

Eco-indicator:

Hardiness zone: 6-9

Leaf color: Has green leaves during summer and spring, which turn buttery yellow in the Fall

Flower color / bloom time: Yellow green blooms which come out in April

Response to Climate Change:

Increased growth may be attributed to:

Increases in habitat temperature

Fluctuation in precipitation rates

Climate Adaption Rank: 1

Sources:

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/Betula-ermanii-Grayswood-Hill-Birch

https://ign.ku.dk/arboretum-hoersholm/plant_descriptions/march_betula_ermanii/

http://www.tree-guide.com/ermans-birch

Tilia americana (American Linden)

Plant community: Oak Hickory Forest

Native status: Native to central and Eastern North America

Mature size (height & width):

Height: 50-80

Width: 30-50

Habitat/ Tolerances

Intolerant to urban conditions

Pollution intolerant

Drought tolerant

Poor drainage tolerant

Salt intolerant

Pest vulnerable

Eco-indicator:

Hardiness zone: 3-8

Leaf color: Dark green above and lighter green on the lower surface during the summer. Turn pale yellow in the fall.

Flower color / bloom time:

Pale yellow flowers which bloom in June

Response to Climate Change:

Habitat loss in the south and increase in the north

Northern migration

Climate adaption score: -3

Sources: