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Silver birch is a deciduous tree known for its distinctive white, papery exfoliating bark and pendulous branches. It typically has a pyramidal form when young, becoming more oval as it matures, and produces abundant small winged seeds in drooping cone-like fruits that mature in late summer.
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Silver birch
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, Belgian EndiveGreat and ChervilGreat nearby.Grow: Full sun
Water: Medium · Height: 1524 cm · Soil: Prefers moist, acidic, sandy or rocky, well-drained loams. Tolerates dry soil once established.
