White Birch

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tree
gptkbp:bark_color gptkb:White
Peeling
gptkbp:climate Cool climates
gptkbp:color Light brown
gptkbp:colors gptkb:Yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Paper_Birch
gptkbp:cultivar ‘ Dakota Pinnacle’
‘ Renaissance’
‘ Whitespire’
gptkbp:cultivation Commonly cultivated
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of resilience
Symbol of renewal
Used in Native American traditions
Used for ceremonial purposes
Represented in art and literature
Craft material for baskets
Used for canoes
Used for medicinal teas
Used in storytelling traditions
Wood for drums
gptkbp:disease_resistance Moderate
gptkbp:family gptkb:Betulaceae
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:Samara
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Betula
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast
gptkbp:habitat Moist, well-drained soils
gptkbp:height 20-30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label White Birch
gptkbp:landscape Shade tree
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement Alternate
gptkbp:leaf_shape Triangular
gptkbp:lifespan 30-50 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:pests Aphids
Birch borer
Leaf miner
gptkbp:pollinators Wind-pollinated
gptkbp:soil_type Acidic soils
gptkbp:species gptkb:Betula_papyrifera
gptkbp:symptoms Stunted growth
Leaf drop
Bark splitting
gptkbp:uses Ornamental tree
Medicinal purposes
Wood for furniture
Plywood production
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Insects
gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:wood_uses Crafts
Flooring
Cabinet making
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saskatchewan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4