Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
336117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Germ. 1: 405 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335449

Common Names

  • Betula pendula
  • Silver Birch
  • European White Birch

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Synonyms

  • Betula aetnensis Raf. ex J.Presl & C.Presl [unknown]
  • Betula alba aetherea Wallr. [unknown]
  • Betula alba arbuscula Fr. [unknown]
  • Betula alba carelica Merckl. [unknown]
  • Betula alba dalecarlica (L.f.) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula alba lobata Regel [unknown]
  • Betula alba microphylla Wallr. [unknown]
  • Betula alba pendula M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Betula alba urticifolia Spach [unknown]
  • Betula alba verrucosa (Ehrh.) Wallr. [unknown]
  • Betula grandifolia pubescens Kuzen. [unknown]
  • Betula hippolyti Sukaczev [unknown]
  • Betula pendula pendula [unknown]
  • Betula pinnata hybrida Lundmark [unknown]
  • Betula platyphylloides V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Betula tristis hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula uschkanensis Sukaczev [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa arbuscula (Fr.) H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa elegans Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa expansa Regel [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa fastigiata K.Koch [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa lapponica Lindq. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa lobata (Regel) Anders ex H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa microphylla (Wallr.) Fiek [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa saxatilis Lindq. [unknown]
  • Betula alba fastigiata Clemenc. [unknown]
  • Betula pendula fastigiata (Clemenc.) Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula alba bircalensis (Mela) Mela [unknown]
  • Betula laciniata (Wahlenb.) Rchb. [illegitimate]
  • Betula verrucosa odorata Nyman [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa hybrida (Blom) Nyman [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa dalecarlica (L.f.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa lobulata (Kit.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Betula alba verrucosa (Ehrh.) Regel [unknown]
  • Betula alba arborescens Wallr. [unknown]
  • Betula pendula dalecarlica (L.f.) C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa dalecarlica (L.f.) H.J.P.Winkl. [unknown]
  • Betula pendula etnensis (Raf.) Zangh. [unknown]
  • Betula alba songarica Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula alba laciniata (de Vos) Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula alba atropurpurea Dippel [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa laciniata Kindb. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa frutescens Kindb. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa fallax Kindb. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa ambigua Hampe ex Kindb. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa borealis Kindb. [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa bircalensis Mela [unknown]
  • Betula verrucosa dalecarlica L.f. [unknown]
  • Betula alba microphylla Wimm. [unknown]

Description

Betula pendula (also called Silver Birch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Betulaceae. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in moist forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Betula pendula is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Betula pendula var. oycowiensis (Besser) Dippel
Betula platyphylla sub. mandshurica (Regel) Kitag.
Betula pendula sub. mandshurica (Regel) Ashburner & McAll.
Betula pendula sub. szechuanica (C.K.Schneid.) Ashburner & McAll.
Betula pendula sub. pendula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Betula pendula has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Betula pendula is a deciduous tree that grows up to 30 m in height. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a cold, moist environment.

Where to Find Betula pendula

Betula pendula is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or on the edges of forests.

Betula pendula FAQ

What is the common name of Betula pendula?

Common name of Betula pendula is European white birch

What is the scientific name of Betula pendula?

Scientific name of Betula pendula is Betula pendula

What is the natural habitat of Betula pendula?

Natural habitat of Betula pendula is alpine meadows, open woodlands and disturbed areas

Species in the Betula genus

Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris, Betula apoiensis, Betula aurata, Betula avatshensis, Betula bomiensis, Betula bottnica, Betula caerulea, Betula calcicola, Betula celtiberica, Betula chichibuensis, Betula chinensis, Betula cordifolia, Betula coriaceifolia, Betula corylifolia, Betula costata, Betula cylindrostachya, Betula dahurica, Betula delavayi, Betula dugleana, Betula dutillyi, Betula eastwoodiae, Betula ermanii, Betula falcata, Betula fargesii, Betula glandulosa, Betula globispica, Betula gmelinii, Betula grossa, Betula gynoterminalis, Betula halophila, Betula heptopotamica, Betula honanensis, Betula hornei, Betula humilis, Betula intermedia, Betula jackii, Betula karagandensis, Betula klokovii, Betula kweichowensis, Betula lenta, Betula luminifera, Betula maximowicziana, Betula medwediewii, Betula megrelica, Betula michauxii, Betula microphylla, Betula minor, Betula nana,

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

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