{"product_id":"betula-utilis-doorenbos-standard-rootball-3-3-5-m-tall","title":"Betula utilis 'Doorenbos' Standard rootball , 3-3.5 m tall","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhite Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis 'Doorenbos') Standard Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a striking focal point with the luminous bark and graceful crown of White Himalayan Birch. Betula utilis 'Doorenbos' is prized for its white, peeling bark, bringing contrast to green planting and a strong architectural presence when the branches are bare in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied approximately 3–3.5 m tall as a standard tree with a rootball, this birch adds height and structure to garden and landscape schemes. Position it where the trunk can be enjoyed throughout the year, against evergreens or beside a view from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose 'Doorenbos'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive white bark provides year-round interest as the tree develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA graceful, shapely crown brings an airy quality to planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen deciduous foliage turns yellow in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pale trunk stands out particularly well against darker foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard form creates a clear structural focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupplied size and form\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a standard rootballed tree approximately 3–3.5 m tall. This is the supplied height, not the eventual mature size. Branching, crown shape and bark development vary naturally between individual trees. Although elegant in appearance, this is not a dwarf birch, so allow room for future growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePosition and growing conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid ground that remains waterlogged or becomes persistently dry. Give the tree sufficient space to develop its crown and roots, with a position that shows off the pale trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and aftercare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the rootball moist and protected before planting. Prepare a wide planting hole and set the tree with its root flare at soil level. Backfill carefully, water thoroughly and stake where needed to stabilise the rootball. Apply mulch clear of the trunk and water during dry spells while establishing. Check tree ties regularly as the trunk grows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57632427213175,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/betula-utilis-doorenbos-standard-rootball-3-3-5-m-tall","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}