Silver Birch (Betula pendula) 12 inch organic rooted sapling

The silver birch (Betula pendula) is native to some parts of Europe and Asia, and it has been naturalized especially across the northern parts of North America. The silver birch hardiness zone is 2 to 8. This spectacular tree will grow well on its own as well as in forest groves. Thus, please plant this tree in your roomy suburban garden or on your many acre estate. The tree self-pollinates, with male and female flowers called catkins appearing in mid spring. The silver birch will bring many a fine visitor to your home and gardens, such as honeybees; hummingbirds; moths, for example, the Lobster Moth; and butterflies, including the Camberwell Beauty, Kentish Glory, Mourning Cloak, American Lady, Silvery Blue, and Zebra Swallowtail. The silver birch can reach heights of 100 feet, although 30 to 50 feet is more typical. As the tree is deciduous and the leaves and branches of the silver birch let through some good light, the sun will shine through to support a fine nursery of flowers under this tree. The leaves turn yellow and sometimes even a dazzling orange in autumn. The silver birch is used by diverse Indigenous peoples for medicine, and the bark, leaves, and flowers contain anti-inflammatories, are detoxifying, and are rich in flavonoids, tannins, and vitamin C. In Celtic culture, the silver birch is associated with the Goddess Brigit, and with new beginnings, protection, and renewal. This offer is $75 for a 12 inch organic rooted sapling. Free shipping. Portland Plant Paradise does not mail out to PO Boxes without explicit customer permission in writing. Portland Plant Paradise requires a consult with every plant purchase. Please note: a customer consult with the owner of Portland Plant Paradise is required before the sale of any plant. Portland Plant Paradise ethics requires that the prospective customer purchases any plant product for a humane purpose only. No payment required to schedule a consult. The shop will not mail plant product until we have a consult. Please email us at portlandplantparadise@gmail.com to schedule a consult. Portland Plant Paradise does not provide product refunds. Portland Plant Paradise does not offer delivery or pick-up services. Look forward to meeting you.