Zdeněk Pecka

athlete

About the plant

Plant
Betula lenta
Botanical name
Betula lenta
Planting year
2021
Planters or representatives
Květa Jeriová Pecková and Zdeněk Pecka
Mature size
18.3–21.3 m
Flowering
Spring
Lifespan and documented age
A numerical lifespan range is not established by the references used.
Reading these figures
Taxon characteristics; actual size and flowering in the garden depend on conditions.

Betula lenta is deciduous and belongs to the Betulaceae family. The NC State species profile lists a height of approximately 18.3–21.3 m.

The listed flowering season is spring. Recorded flower colours include gold/yellow, green, red/burgundy. Local climate and the weather in a particular year affect the timing and intensity of flowering.

Suitable light conditions listed in the profile are deep shade, full sun, partial shade. Appropriate soil and moisture also matter; individual plants do not all reach the same size. Lifespan: A numerical lifespan range is not established by the references used.

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A shared planting with Květa Jeriová Pecková.

About the person

Name
Zdeněk Pecka
Personality type
athlete
Date of birth
Place of birth
Litoměřice
Date of death
Notable achievements and career
  • Zdeněk Pecka (6 February 1954 – 30 January 2024) was a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
  • In 1976 he was a crew member of the Czechoslovak boat which won the bronze medal in the quadruple sculls event .
  • Four years later he won his second bronze medal this time with his partner Václav Vochoska in the double sculls competition .
People and participants
Zdeněk Pecka

Zdeněk Pecka (6 February 1954 – 30 January 2024) was a Czech rower who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Pecka was born in Litoměřice . In 1976 he was a crew member of the Czechoslovak boat which won the bronze medal in the quadruple sculls event . Four years later he won his second bronze medal this time with his partner Václav Vochoska in the double sculls competition .

Sources

Biographical facts · en.wikipedia.org

Botanical references

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Checked: 2026-10-09