Betula pendula is deciduous and belongs to the Betulaceae family. The NC State species profile lists a height of approximately 9.1–15.2 m.
The listed flowering season is spring. Recorded flower colours include cream/tan, green. Local climate and the weather in a particular year affect the timing and intensity of flowering.
Suitable light conditions listed in the profile are full sun, partial shade. Appropriate soil and moisture also matter; individual plants do not all reach the same size. Growth and appearance of the ‘Vaněk’ cultivar may differ from the species; species dimensions above are not a precise cultivar measurement. Lifespan: potentially 100–200 years for the species in favourable conditions; not the age of the particular planting.
