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Silver birch

Betula pendula

Silver birch

About

Betula pendula, commonly known as silver birch, warty birch, European white birch, or East Asian white birch, is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae, native to Europe and parts of Asia, though in southern Europe, it is only found at higher altitudes. Its range extends into Siberia, China, and southwest Asia in the mountains of northern Turkey, the Caucasus, and northern Iran. It has been introduced into North America, where it is known as the European white birch or weeping birch and is considered invasive in some states in the United States and parts of Canada.

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How to use it

The silver birch is valued for its ornamental use in landscaping due to its striking appearance and graceful form. It can also be utilized in ecological restoration projects, helping to stabilize soil and support local wildlife.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Betula pendula
Slug
betula-pendula
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Betula
Species
pendula
Wikidata QID
Q156895
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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