{"product_id":"betula-cos-daleside-12ltr-pot","title":"Betula costata 'Daleside' 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetula costata 'Daleside' — 12ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA superb choice for anyone who loves the striking white bark of the Himalayan birches, Betula costata 'Daleside' offers smooth, creamy-white bark that peels away in large papery sheets to reveal fresh layers beneath — a display that rivals the very best white-barked Betula utilis forms. Dark green leaves unfurl in spring alongside long, green catkins that mature to a soft yellowish-brown, before the foliage turns a rich yellow come autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA spreading, medium-sized deciduous tree, this variety makes a fine specimen for larger gardens or parkland settings, where its luminous winter bark can really be appreciated against a dark backdrop, and where it has room to develop its natural, informal shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun, in any reasonably fertile soil — this variety is genuinely versatile, tolerating chalk, clay, sand and loam, as well as both damp and drier sites. It's fully hardy and needs no routine pruning, making it a low-maintenance choice once planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch, supplied in a 12-litre pot ready for planting straight into its final position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58773635400054,"sku":null,"price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-19160314.png?v=1789831069","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/betula-cos-daleside-12ltr-pot","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}