The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

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Dates
First year: 1997
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Native

Family
Betulaceae

Total records held
15

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 14	14
Tetrads: 12	12
Hectads: 11	11

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Sep 18 2003

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Hybrid Birch is a very rare native tree that has been recently recorded from just four localities (Highshaw Clough SK2188, Hopton Quarry SK2656, near Wire Stone Plantation SK3263 & Pilsley SK4263). It is the hybrid of our two native birches, Silver (XXB. pendula) and Downy Birch (XXB. pubescens). It is often difficult to separate from its parents and is thus probably under recorded