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Silver birch
Scientific name: Betula pendula
A spindly tree of heathland and moorlands, and dry and sandy soils, the Silver birch is well known for its paper-thin, white bark. It is a great coloniser and can quickly spread in an area.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 30mConservation status
Common.