
Height | 10 - 25 meters
Betula pendula, commonly known as the Silver Birch, is a graceful deciduous tree admired for its distinctive white bark, light canopy, and elegant branching habit. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, this species is widely used in landscape and architectural planting for its refined appearance and strong seasonal character. The tree features slender drooping branches with small triangular green leaves that create a soft, filtered canopy effect. Its bright white bark provides year-round visual interest and contrast, particularly in minimalist and contemporary landscape settings. During autumn, the foliage transitions to warm golden-yellow tones before leaf fall. Betula pendula typically grows to around 10–25 metres in height, depending on site conditions and maturity. With its airy structure and striking bark texture, the Silver Birch introduces lightness, movement, and a timeless natural quality to residential, public, and urban planting schemes.