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Silver Birch |
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Betula pendula |
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Carl Farmer |
Uncommon, in lowland woods Leaves c 2.5-5 cm long. Male catkins 3-6 cm. Skye ID: Each leaf tooth is itself toothed, unlike in Downy Birch. Other features: When mature the branches droop (see picture below) unlike Downy Birch. Both species often have silvery bark. |
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Carl Farmer |