About

Pendulous Birch

The pendulous birch, or Betula pendula, is a cultivar of the silver birch known for its elegant weeping branches. Pendulous birches are prized for their ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, where they add a unique and graceful touch.
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The Appearance

A medium-sized deciduous tree with a graceful, weeping form and slender branches. It has triangular, serrated leaves that turn yellow in autumn.


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The Produce

These catkins are pendulous, meaning they hang downward, and they appear in spring.


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The Flowers

Produces small, yellowish catkins in spring.


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The Leaves

Each leaf is roughly triangular to diamond-shaped with a pointed tip.


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The Bark

The bark is white and peels away in thin, papery strips, revealing a smooth surface underneath.


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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found in gardens, parks, and along streams.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various wildlife, including insects and birds. The bark and leaves are used by various species for shelter and food.


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The Culture

Valued for its ornamental bark and graceful, weeping form. Often planted in gardens and parks.


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Fun Facts

The Pendulous Birch is known for its striking white bark and weeping branches, adding year-round interest to landscapes.

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