The silver birch, often referred to as the lady of the woods, is characterised by her luminous bark and delicate, flowing branches. In winter, while the forest remains still and grey, she gracefully sways in the breeze with her silvery white bark. The silver birch supports a variety of fungi; polypore's frequently adorn her trunk during this season, and the fly agaric, known for its classic red and white appearance, tends to fruit around her roots in the autumn.
Silver birch - The Lady of the woods
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