Silver Birch

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tree
gptkbp:cabinType hardwood
gptkbp:climate temperate climate
drought tolerant
frost resistant
gptkbp:colors white
yellow
light brown
peeling
catkin
gptkbp:commonName aphids
leaf spot
borers
canker
gptkbp:cookingMethod furniture
crafts
medicinal purposes
decorative purposes
plywood
veneer
gptkbp:culturalHeritage mythology
art
ceremonies
gptkbp:culturalSignificance used in traditional medicine
associated with fertility
symbol of renewal
gptkbp:environmentalImpact low
gptkbp:family Betulaceae
gptkbp:growthRate full sun
well-drained soil
fast
gptkbp:height 20-30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Silver Birch
gptkbp:landscape street tree
park tree
garden tree
gptkbp:leafArrangement alternate
gptkbp:leafShape triangular
serrated
gptkbp:lifespan 60-100 years
gptkbp:nativeTo Europe
gptkbp:propagationMethod seeds
cuttings
gptkbp:reign pyramidal
gptkbp:rootSystem shallow
gptkbp:scientificName Betula pendula
gptkbp:seedDispersal high
wind
gptkbp:soilType acidic soil
alkaline soil
gptkbp:uses ornamental tree
timber production
wildlife habitat
gptkbp:wildlife insects
birds
mammals