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White birch tree (Betula alba) with slender white trunks and sparse branches stands in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
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European white birch

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Also known as: Betula alba, Betula pendula, common birch, silver birch(Show More)
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White birch tree (Betula alba) with slender white trunks and sparse branches stands in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
European white birch European white birch (Betula pendula).

The European white birch, also known as silver birch or common birch, is a species of tree in the genus Betula native to Eurasia. It typically grows to about 15 meters (49 feet) tall and has slender, drooping branches and small, sharp-pointed leaves. This tree is valued for its ornamental varieties, such as cut-leaved and weeping birches. The wood of the European white birch is commercially important and used in construction, furniture making, and the production of small items like spoons and snowshoes. Birches in general are known for their smooth, peeling bark and are valuable in reforestation and erosion control.12

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