Downy Birch Tree (Betula Pubescens) Grown By Cotswold Trees

Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) tree in a pot

Betula pubescens is commonly known as downy birch, with other common names including moor birch, white birch, European white birch or hairy birch.

The downy birch will grow to 10 to 20 m with a slender crown and smooth but dull grey-white bark.

Downy birch is more upright than silver birch, with shoots that are smooth grey-brown in colour and leaves that are more finely serrated than a Silver Birch.

Downy birch provides food and habitat for more than 300 insect species.