{"product_id":"silver-birch-betula-pendula","title":"Silver Birch (betula pendula)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerant to -20°C or lower; native species, highly adaptable to British climates including exposed 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 positions; fast-growing graceful tree requiring ample space (matures 15–25m tall, weeping habit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil; highly tolerant of poor, acid, neutral, or alkaline soils including sand, loam, clay, chalk; avoid waterlogged 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 wide hole (twice root spread width); incorporate organic matter if soil is poor; plant at the same depth as in the nursery (soil mark on stem, avoid deep planting); 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 keep soil moist, especially in dry periods; once established, tolerant of moderate drought but prefers consistent moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: Low; minimal pruning which should only be done in late summer\/autumn to avoid sap bleed; no regular feeding needed; effective in groups or as multi-stemmed specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58451224101208,"sku":null,"price":0.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58451224133976,"sku":null,"price":1.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58451224166744,"sku":null,"price":1.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90-120cm","offer_id":58451224199512,"sku":null,"price":2.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/Optimized-114.jpg?v=1789938937","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/silver-birch-betula-pendula","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}