{"product_id":"betula-pubecens-downy-birch-60-90cm-order-now-for-mid-november-delivery","title":"Betula Pubescens (Downy Birch) [60-90cm] 25 per bundle","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDowny birch (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetula pubescens\u003c\/i\u003e) is a fast-growing and relatively small deciduous tree. Although quite similar to silver birch (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBetula pendula\u003c\/i\u003e), downy birch is distinguished by its hairy leaves and shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bodytext\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDowny birch is of great ecological importance as it strengthens birds’ and insects’ biodiversity and contributes to watershed protection and soil stabilisation. The tree also forms a protective habitat for seedlings of more frost-sensitive species, such as the European beech (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/i\u003e) and Norway spruce (\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/i\u003e). With this ability, and with a canopy allowing a fair amount of light to pass through, the downy birch is suitable for reforestation and natural regeneration of forest habitats. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDowny birch is a cold-hardy birch and is able to grow on poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect on light acid soil but will grow in a good range of well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive autumn colour and peeling bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sheltered or exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Screen It Green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41084353675437,"sku":"","price":0.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/7577\/8477\/products\/BetulaPubescens.jpg?v=1637927579","url":"https:\/\/millbraenursery.com\/products\/betula-pubecens-downy-birch-60-90cm-order-now-for-mid-november-delivery","provider":"Millbrae Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}