Silver Birch.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

40 to 50 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 7

Floración

Mid to late spring

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a spot with plenty of room for its roots to spread and ensure it gets full sun. Keep an eye out for leaf miners or aphids, which can sometimes bother the foliage. Regular watering during dry spells helps keep it happy and healthy.

Riego

Water deeply during dry periods to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.

Poda

Prune during the dormant season in late summer or early autumn to avoid heavy sap bleeding.

Trasplante

This tree is best suited for outdoor planting rather than container growth.

Suelo

Well-draining, moist, acidic soil

pH del suelo

5.0 to 6.5

Temperatura

-35 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 40 to 60 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

No specific risks to children, though the papery bark can be messy if peeled.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is a significant airborne allergen during the spring flowering season.

Comestibilidad

The sap is edible but harvesting it can damage the tree if done improperly.

Cómo identificarla

• Distinctive white, papery, peeling bark
• Triangular leaves with serrated edges
• Slender, pendulous, drooping branches
• Small, brown, cylindrical catkins

Altura

12 a 20m

Anchura

6 a 10m

Hojas

green, yellow, deciduous

Flores

green, yellow, 3 a 8cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Bronze birch borer — A wood boring beetle that can cause significant damage to stressed trees.
• Leaf spot — Fungal infections that cause spots on leaves during wet seasons.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special protection is needed as it is extremely cold hardy. Ensure the soil remains moist before the ground freezes.

En maceta

Not suitable for long term container growth due to its large size and extensive root system.

Plant shallow rooted woodland flowers around the base to mimic its natural forest edge habitat.

Buenas compañeras

• Dedalera — They thrive in the dappled shade provided by the birch canopy.
• Fresa silvestre — This groundcover appreciates the cool, moist soil conditions beneath the tree.

Especies parecidas

• Betula papyrifera — It shares the iconic white bark but is native to North America.

Ciencia

Familia

Betulaceae

Género

Betula

Orden

Fagales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and parts of Asia.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a pioneer species that quickly colonizes open or disturbed land.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, seeds provide food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

ornamental specimen, shade tree, wildlife habitat

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need a lot of water?

It prefers consistently moist soil and does not handle prolonged drought well.

Can I plant it near my house?

Its roots are shallow and can be invasive, so keep it at least 6 meters away from foundations.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name pendula refers to the drooping, weeping habit of the branches. Betula is the ancient Latin name for the birch tree.

Bueno saberlo

• The wood is often used for plywood and furniture.
• It is the national tree of Finland.
• The bark was historically used as a waterproof material.