Tree id, any idea's.

[paulinemiller10]

I bought a plant for my bumblebees last year, and it had something else growing in the pot, I removed it to its own pot, it looks like it might be a tree, anyone know what it might be. Pauline.

[davidbr]

Looks like Downy Birch, Betula pubescens - they do tend to self-seed rather prolifically

[paulinemiller10]

Thanks davidbr, that was quick, I think it will be too big for my garden, I have a friend that likes trees and plenty of room, so will send it to her when it outgrows its pot, thanks for the quick reply, it would have taken me hours looking through trees. Pauline.