Silver Birch Whips | Betula pendula Children nesting and foraging for birds

nesting and foraging for birds and small mammals

living ecosystem

Devil's bit scabious is an excellent nectar source for pollinating insects and is a food plant for the marsh fritillary butterfly

making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens

Silver Birch Whips | Betula pendula Children nesting and foraging for birdsSilver Birch Betula pendula A deciduous, medium sized, tall, elegant tree with distinctive white bark and slender drooping branches, the silver birch is effective when planted in small groups or as a single specimen. Its catkins are on display from spring to autumn. Silver birches thrive in sandy and acidic well drained soils but will grow in most conditions. They provide food and habitat for more than 300 insect species and many birds. A fully grown