Birch (Betula pendula)

• Craft: Birch is light and fine-grained, with a pale, satiny finish that glows creamy white with hints of yellow. It delivers a bright, airy tone—perfect for a flute that feels fresh and lively.

• Spirit: Birch radiates renewal and purity, its clean energy lifting the spirit. Each note dances with a soft clarity, weaving a sense of new beginnings and calm as you play. A birch flute might feel like a morning mist, guiding you into a space of lightness and hope.

• Lore: Birch is a sacred wood in UK traditions. Celts called it the “lady of the woods,” tying it to new starts—think Bealtaine rituals for growth. In folklore, birch twigs were used to ward off evil, and its bark was a canvas for ancient runes. A birch flute could sing with that pure, protective magic.