{"product_id":"betula-utilis-subsp-albosinesis-hergest-12ltr-pot","title":"Betula albosinensis ' Hergest' 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetula albosinensis 'Hergest' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking specimen birch prized above all for its bark: on mature branches it peels to reveal a soft blend of creamy pink and white, patterned with prominent bronze-brown lenticels. 'Hergest' arose as a chance seedling at Hergest Croft Garden in Herefordshire and has since become one of the most sought-after birches for winter interest, when the bark colour is at its most vivid against a bare garden. In summer the oval, mid-green leaves provide light, airy shade, turning a clear yellow before falling in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVigorous and upright in habit, this birch will eventually reach heights over 12m with a spread of 4–8m, though that's a 20–50 year journey — well suited to being underplanted with spring bulbs while it establishes. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, from loam and clay to chalk and sand, provided drainage is reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777371017590,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20125540.png?v=1789905426","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/betula-utilis-subsp-albosinesis-hergest-12ltr-pot","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}