Type: Tree, deciduous
Family: Betulaceae
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A deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It is distinguished by its white, peeling bark and weeping branches. It supports immense biodiversity, from insects to songbirds.
The silver birch acts as a biological shield, creating a microclimate that facilitates the succession of slower-growing, more sensitive species. However, it is a relatively short-lived tree. By the time the birch falls, the delicate trees it nursed—the Oaks, Beeches, and Firs—have grown tall enough to take over the canopy.
We too can provide a foundation for others. Our role isn’t always to be the tallest “Oak” in the room, but to be the one brave enough to grow where nothing else will.
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[2] https://powo.science.kew.org
[3] https://www.gardenersworld.com
[4] https://www.rhs.org.uk
[5] https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org