A look at the silver birch, famous for its pale bark, delicate leaves, and striking presence.
The silver birch is instantly recognisable and beloved across the UK for its elegant form. We discuss how to identify it through its papery bark and catkin structures, and how it thrives in a variety of landscapes.
Listeners will discover the birch’s ecological significance, the species it shelters, and its role in folklore and early English craft traditions.
