Silver Birch are fast growing and short lived. Virtually every tree is infected with the Birch Polypore bracket fungus which ensures short longevity
Silver Birch are fast growing and short lived. Virtually every tree is infected with the Birch Polypore bracket fungus which ensures short longevity
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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