ID: PJL-9Z5
Betula pendula
Nursery
Italy
21:34 - 12°C
Date of birth
08/08/2019
Name
Birch
Tree
Country
Italy
Place of birth
Montecchio Precalcino
Coordinates
45° 39′ 19.42″ N
11° 32′ 41.18″ E
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
Nursery
The important moments in your tree's life.
With its trunks of white bark that rise up for meters below the canopy, the Birch is the queen of the coldest forests in Europe, and in Italy it is found especially in the Alps and the Apennines. It can grow up to 30 meters in height, with a canopy that is not too voluminous and vaguely shaped like a pyramide.
Protagonists of many paintings, among the most famous ones by Gustav Klimt, the Birch trees' elegance is universally recognized.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2019
2029
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
Its leaves and/or its fruits contain useful substances that can be used against plant diseases or as natural pesticides.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.