Definitions for downy birch
downy birch

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1. downy birch, white birch, Betula pubescensnoun

   European birch with dull white to pale brown bark and somewhat drooping hairy branches

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1. downy birch

   Betula pubescens (syn. Betula alba), commonly known as downy birch and also as moor birch, white birch, European white birch or hairy birch, is a species of deciduous tree, native and abundant throughout northern Europe and northern Asia, growing farther north than any other broadleaf tree. It is closely related to, and often confused with, the silver birch (B. pendula), but grows in wetter places with heavier soils and poorer drainage; smaller trees can also be confused with the dwarf birch (B. nana). Six varieties are recognised and it hybridises with the silver and dwarf birches. A number of cultivars have been developed but many are no longer in cultivation. The larva of the autumnal moth (Epirrita autumnata) feeds on the foliage and in some years, large areas of birch forest can be defoliated by this insect. Many fungi are associated with the tree and certain pathogenic fungi are the causal agents of birch dieback disease. The tree is a pioneer species, readily colonising cleared land, but later being replaced by taller, more long-lived species. The bark can be stripped off without killing the tree and the bark and the timber is used for turnery and in the manufacture of plywood, furniture, shelves, coffins, matches, toys and wood flooring. The inner bark is edible and it was ground up and used in bread-making in times of famine. The rising sap in spring can be used to make refreshing drinks, wines, ales and liqueurs and various parts of the tree have been used in herbal medicine.

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1. downy birch

   The downy birch, also known as Betula pubescens, is a species of deciduous tree that belongs to the birch family (Betulaceae). It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is typically found in cooler climates. It is characterized by its soft, downy twigs, typically reaching heights of up to 20m, with a white or silvery bark that peels in horizontal layers. The leaves are also distinct, being slightly triangular in shape, and covered in small hairs. The downy birch is a resilient tree species and can adapt well to various climates and soil types. It's often used for ornamental purposes in landscaping due to its attractive appearance.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of downy birch in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of downy birch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

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