Silver birch  (Betula pendula)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

Birch is found throughout most of the UK and Europe and across Asia.

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

This species favours dry heaths, downs and woods, but it will also grow in fens and marshes. It has been planted extensively as a show tree in parks and gardens.

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