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Downy Birch (Betula pubescens)
Irish Beith (family - Betulaceae)
Description: A short lived smallish tree very similar to Silver Birch but with downy twigs and without the little warts found on silver birch. Slower growing than silver birch.
Where found:
Similar to silver birch but more tolerant of cold and wet.
Natural distribution
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Common in North and West of Britain but believed to be native throughout British Isles.
Phenology:
| Flowers | Leaves | Fruit | Ripen | Fall |
| Mar-April | April-May |
Similar species: Silver Birch
Propagation and growth: Seed treatment as per Alnus glutinosa. Approx 300,000 germinable seeds per Kg.
