Downy birch

Betula pubescens

Tree25×10 mzone 3–7full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Betulaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 25 m
Spread: 10 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 100 years
First yield: after 12 years
Hardiness: zone 3–7
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: dry – near water
pH: 5.6 – 7.6

scented

Uses

Edible6 of 10

Medicinal6 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Origin & habitat

Open woodlands and heaths, mostly on acid soils, from sea level to 830 metres.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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