Birch (silver)

Betula pendula

Graceful deciduous tree with white peeling bark and fine foliage.

Hardiness ratings

Birch (silver) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 2–7 −45.6 °C to −12.2 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 2–7 −40 °C to −7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–4 −15 °C to 5 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Short-lived in warm climates (50 years vs 100+ in cold)
  • Prefers cool moist summers

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Reference

Birch (silver) on Wikipedia