{"product_id":"betula-utilis-wakehurst-place-chocolate-12ltr-pot","title":"Betula utilis subsp. utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate' 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetula utilis subsp. utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn unusual and much-admired birch, 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate' is grown for bark that does the opposite of most white-stemmed birches: rather than peeling to reveal pale layers, it develops a deep, rich chocolate-brown that matures through shades of bronze, copper and pale brown. It's a particularly effective choice planted alongside silver or white-barked birches, where the contrast makes both varieties stand out. Oval green leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn, and the tree carries a naturally bushy, spreading habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in any reasonably moist, well-drained soil — it copes with clay, loam, sand and chalk alike, and tolerates a damp site better than many birches. Expect an eventual height of 8–12m with a spread of 4–8m over 20–50 years, making it a long-term but distinctive addition to a garden with room to let it develop.\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":58778206765430,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-20135123.png?v=1789908740","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/betula-utilis-wakehurst-place-chocolate-12ltr-pot","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}