Deciduous tree with a conical habit and white bark. Betula pendula can reach up to about 25 m. Its leaves turn yellow in autumn, and flowers appear in catkins in early spring.
Characteristics
Size
Up to 25 m tall
Fruit
Frutos pequeños agrupados en infrutescencias tipo amento
Use
Ornamental tree valued for its white bark and autumn color; gardens and parks.
Propagation
From seed.
Medicinal
The bark and leaves are used in traditional European medicine as a diuretic and detoxifying remedy.
Care
☀️Light: Full sun / Partial shade
💧Watering: Medium
📏Soil: Clay, loam, sand, or chalk; well-drained or moist but well-drained.
