This deciduous tree has whitish-silvery non-peeling bark that becomes deeply fissured and the pendant branches form a narrow rounded crown. It has dark green oval leaves that turn yellowish during autumn and the pendant flowers appear in spring.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9

Betula pendula is naturally found throughout Europe including Britain growing in a range of well drained fertile moist soils in a wind protected sunny position and is frost resistant but drought tender.

Silver Birch is grown for its pendant habit and attractive bark. It is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen for summer shade or used in group plantings along water courses. It establishes in 3 to 6 years and can be used as a street tree. It is suitable for low-mountain regions preferring a cool moist climate. ID 325

Betula(BET-yoo-luh) pendula(PEN-dew-la)

'Betula': from betu, the ancient Celtic name for this tree; 'pendula': pendulous (refers to the weeping outer branchlets).

Betulaceae(BE-tul-AY-see-ee)
Birch