Betula pendula
Slender and elegant, the silver birch (Betula pendula) is a true symbol of Nordic beauty. With its slender trunk and characteristic white bark, which peels off in thin, papery strips to reveal greyish or pinkish hues, this tree is easily recognisable in the wooded landscapes of Europe and Asia. Its elegant form, with branches that curve slightly downwards, gives it a delicate, almost dancing appearance in the wind. The leaves, small and triangular, are a bright green in spring and summer, turning a golden yellow in autumn, creating a truly evocative visual spectacle before they fall.