An oild from the stem and bark of this tree  is used in the production of leather, whilst the bark was once used for roofing in Scandinavia.

Linnaeus classes this with Betula pendula, but it differs in not having pendulous branchesand in having darker bark and downy shoots.  The white bark peels into papery layers and it does not have the characteristic diamond shaped cracks of Silver Birch.

Very good for parks and verges. 

It grows well on most soils.

Mature Height: 15-20m

Private individuals can buy Silver Birch here from Barcham Online.