Birch
​(Betula)

​The Silver Birch Betula pendula is widespread in Britain, occurring naturally on heathland and moorland. It has been planted extensively in urban areas as an ornamental tree. Its weeping branches and silver bark make it very attractive. It can be confused with the Downy Birch which grows in wetter, non-chalky areas. There are a number of cultivars : ‘Fastigiata’ is an upright, columnar Birch. ‘Purpurea’ is a purple-leaved Birch. ‘Tristis’ is a weeping Birch. ‘Youngii’ is another, small weeping Birch and ‘Dalecarlica’ Swedish Birch has deeply cut leaves.

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