The European White Birch Bonsai Tree, scientific name Betula pendula, is native to Europe, Russia, and Asia.
Additional Information
Family: Betulaceae
Scientific name: Betula pendula or Betula verrucosa
Common Names: Silver Birch, White Birch, European White Birch, European Birch, Weeping Birch.
Origin: Native of northern Europe and some parts of high-altitude Asia, and has been widely planted across the northern United States.
Appearance: A deciduous tree with a slender white trunk, often with black diamond-shaped marks or larger patches, particularly at the base.
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Outdoors.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade.
Water Requirements: Likes moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Grows best in the USDA Zones 2-7.