SILVER BIRCH – Betula pendula: [ 45 ]
This common tree grows to a height of 20m. It is easily recognised by its bark which becomes white and marked with knots as it gets older, the outer layers of bark can peel off in strips. The leaves are triangular shaped, green and around 3cm long. The flowers appear after the leaves and the tree’s catkins separate into fruits after fertilisation. The tree is home to many species of insects and attracts aphids which are great for ladybirds. They are also good for moths; the seeds are eaten by siskins and greenfinches and the woodpecker also likes to nest in silver birch trees.
This common tree grows to a height of 20m. It is easily recognised by its bark which becomes white and marked with knots as it gets older, the outer layers of bark can peel off in strips. The leaves are triangular shaped, green and around 3cm long. The flowers appear after the leaves and the tree’s catkins separate into fruits after fertilisation. The tree is home to many species of insects and attracts aphids which are great for ladybirds. They are also good for moths; the seeds are eaten by siskins and greenfinches and the woodpecker also likes to nest in silver birch trees.
