Betula pendula

E1013478

Betula pendula is a widespread European birch tree species known for its distinctive white peeling bark and graceful, pendulous branches.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf birch
deciduous tree
species
associatedBiome boreal forests
temperate forests
barkCharacteristic peeling
barkColor white
binomialName Betula pendula NERFINISHED
branchCharacteristic pendulous
class Magnoliopsida NERFINISHED
commonName European white birch NERFINISHED
silver birch
conservationStatus Least Concern
conservationStatusSystem IUCN NERFINISHED
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
describedInYear 1753
family Betulaceae NERFINISHED
flowerType catkin
genus Betula
introducedTo North America NERFINISHED
kingdom Plantae
leafMargin serrated
leafShape triangular
leafType deciduous
lifespan relatively short-lived
lightPreference full sun
maximumHeight about 30 m
nativeTo Europe
parts of Asia
order Fagales NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Betula
phylum Tracheophyta
pollenAllergenicity high
pollination wind-pollinated
sapUse beverage production
traditional medicine
soilPreference well-drained soils
symbolOf national tree of Finland
national tree of Russia (one of)
taxonRank species
tolerance cold climates
poor soils
typicalHeight 15–25 m
use fuelwood
ornamental tree
pulpwood
timber
woodColor pale
woodProperty fine-grained
hard

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Fagales commonMember Betula pendula