European White Birch Bonsai Tree Care

European White Birch Bonsai Tree

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.

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