Known to the ancient celts as the lady of the woods the silver birch tree is said to have a protective influence and is symbolic of new birth fertility and purification its association with fertility gave it strong connections to the celebrations of beltane the festival now known as may day silver birch leaves are thought to be antiseptic and also a diuretic that are an effective remedy for cystitis the silver birch tree is a beautiful tree with a certain grace about it and its distinct