Tree Leaf IdentifierDowny Birch
Betula pubescens
Downy Birch is a hardy birch of northern Europe with soft-haired young shoots and delicate triangular leaves. It thrives in cooler, damper habitats. Also known as White birch, Moor birch.
How to identify a Downy Birch leaf
Small ovate-to-triangular leaves have double-toothed edges; young shoots and leaf undersides are softly hairy.
Where it grows
Downy Birch is native to Northern Europe and northern Asia.
Seasonal interest
Fresh green spring foliage turns yellow in autumn against pale bark.
Safety note: Generally non-toxic; birch pollen can trigger allergies.
Can a photo identify this tree?
A photo can provide a useful starting point, especially when the leaf is sharp and well lit. For a reliable identification, compare the result with the leaf edge, lobe pattern, vein structure, bark, buds, fruit, and the tree's location.
Check similar leaves
Compare more than one feature and photograph the twig or attached fruit when possible. Use a regional field guide to check lookalikes.
Related species
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Sources and further reading
Prepared by Tree Leaf Identifier. Source: app catalog and linked references. Guides are prepared by the app team; no independent botanical review is claimed.