{"product_id":"aspen-poplar","title":"Aspen Poplar","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous tree (up to 15–20m tall) with distinctive fluttering leaves that rustle in the slightest breeze, creating a soothing sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking silvery-white bark on young stems; rounded leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn for vibrant colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-growing and hardy; excellent for wildlife gardens – catkins provide early pollen\/nectar for bees, leaves support moth caterpillars, habitat for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of wet, poor, or exposed sites; ideal for windbreaks, woodland planting, or naturalising damp areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreads via suckers to form attractive groves; low-maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist to wet soil (tolerates clay, boggy, or poor sites but dislikes dry chalk); ;arge open space required – avoid near buildings\/pipes due to suckering roots; suitable for exposed\/windy areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width width; add organic matter to very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce week competition and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water well first few years in dry spells; remove unwanted suckers to control spread; minimal pruning (late winter if needed); vigorous and potentially invasive in small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58486420013400,"sku":null,"price":0.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58486420046168,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90-120cm","offer_id":58486420078936,"sku":null,"price":2.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_5894.jpg?v=1789899342","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/aspen-poplar","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}