Biological Name: Betula pendula
Origins / Native Range: Europe and parts of Asia.
Interesting Facts:
• Recognizable by its white, peeling bark and graceful, drooping branches.
• A pioneer species, colonizing open ground and improving soil.
• Sap can be tapped in spring to make birch wine or syrup.
• Important for wildlife, supporting many insects and fungi.
Conservation Status: Not threatened – widespread and resilient.