{"product_id":"paper-birch-betula-papyrifera","title":"Paper Birch (betula papyrifera)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK; vigorous and adaptable to British climates, including exposed and cooler sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade for best bark display and autumn colour; tolerates exposed, windy, or coastal positions; fast-growing specimen tree requiring ample space (matures 15–25m tall, conical habit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil; highly tolerant of a wide range including poor, damp, acid to neutral (avoid chalky or very dry conditions).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting time: Bare-root November to March (dormant season); container-grown ideally autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting method: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root spread; incorporate organic matter if soil is poor; plant at the same depth as it was growing in the nursery (soil mark on stem); stake young trees if necessary; mulch base and water thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Water regularly during the first 1–2 years to maintain moist soil, especially in dry periods; once established, tolerant of damp or moderate drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: Low; minimal pruning; no regular feeding needed; bark peels naturally for ornamental effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"60-100cm","offer_id":58451216269656,"sku":null,"price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2369.jpg?v=1790451700","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/paper-birch-betula-papyrifera","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}