Silver Birch (Betula pendula (Native)

Silver birch: elegant, light‑canopy tree; tolerates poor soils; excellent pioneer and wildlife species.

Up to 100 years

Lifespan

Tandem sursum minima utroque thema tametsi tepidus.

Up to 30m

Average Height

Tandem sursum minima utroque thema tametsi tepidus.

Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil Moisture: Dry to moist
Climate: Temperate
Altitude: All altitudes
Wildlife Value: Supports insects like aphids; seeds eaten by birds; leaves used by caterpillars

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Europe

Rest of world

Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil Moisture: Dry to moist
Climate: Temperate
Altitude: All altitudes
Wildlife Value: Supports insects like aphids; seeds eaten by birds; leaves used by caterpillars

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