European White Birch Betula pendula

Other common names: European Weeping Birch, Silver Birch, Weeping Birch French names: Bouleau verruqueux Family: Birch Family (Betulaceae) Group: Birches Distinctive features: Tree; A birch with white bark and "weeping" branches (hanging down). Similar species:   •   White Birch (Betula papyrifera) - Both have white bark; White Birch peels a lot more; European White Birch has "weeping" branches (hanging down).   •   Gray Birch (Betula populifolia) - Branches are not weeping, leaves are quite pointed. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Toothed Native/Non-native: Non-native Notes: European White Birch is often planted as a lawn tree. For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs: 9 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Plants ● Birches