Betula schmidtii, the iron birch or Schmidt's birch, is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae.

[2][3] It is native to Manchuria, Korea, Primorsky Krai of the Russian Far East, and Japan.

[1] A tree reaching 30 m (100 ft) with nearly black bark, its wood is so dense that it does not float, and is used where a tough, durable material is desired.

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