Amazing Trees

 Silver Birch Tree

Scientific Classification

Scientific Name - Betula pendula

Domain               -  Eukaryota

Kingdom             - Plantae

Phylum               - Magnoliophyta

Class                    - Mangnolipsida

Order                   - Fagales

Family                 - Betulaceae

Genus                  - Betula

Species               - B.pendula

Silver Birch is a striking deciduous tree, Light green leaves fade to yellow in autumn. Silver Birch provides food and a habitat for countless insect species. It's leaves are small and triangular-shaped with a toothed edge. Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver Birch, Warty Birch, European White Birch, or East Asian White Birch, is a species of tree in the family Betulaceae.

The Silver Birch grows naturally from western Europe eastwards to Kazakhstan, the Sakha Republic in Siberia, Mongolia, and the Xinjiang province in China, and southwards to the mountains of the Caucasus and northern Iarn, Iraq, and Turkey. Silver Birches prefer an open, sunny site. They are not too fussy about soil types, as they grow well in just about all soils, and will even tolerate occasional water logging. The Silver Birch is a medium-sized tree, growing to 15 - 25 m in height, only exceptionally it can reach 30m. It develops slender trunks with diameters under 40cm. Silver Birch commonly lives for 90 - 100 years, and more rarely up to 150 years.

It's anti-inflammatory properties means it can treat conditions like arthritis, high cholesterol, heart and kidney swelling, and cystitis. Silver Birch stimulates the digestive system and aids in better digestion. It's nutrients are also effective in strengthening the bones and boosting overall immunity.

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