Downy Birch
Betula pubescens
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A graceful deciduous tree with white peeling bark and delicate catkins in spring. Its foliage turns yellow in fall and tolerates cooler, wetter conditions better than silver birch.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A graceful deciduous tree with white peeling bark and delicate catkins in spring. Its foliage turns yellow in fall and tolerates cooler, wetter conditions better than silver birch.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Downy Birch grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation