{"title":"Birch Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eBirch trees are grown for their bark and their lightness. White or cinnamon trunks stand out all year, the small leaves throw dappled shade that lawn and underplanting can live with, and the canopy turns butter yellow in autumn. They are slender trees, usually planted in groups of three or more. This range covers Silver Birch, the pure white Himalayan and Moss White forms, and River Birch for warmer, wetter sites. Every tree is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a birch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-birch-betula-pendula\"\u003eSilver Birch\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetula pendula\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic: about 10m tall and 4m wide, with white bark marked in black and fine weeping branch tips. Moss White is a selected form with cleaner, whiter trunks, often grown with several stems. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/himalayan-birch-betula-utilis-var-jacquemontii\"\u003eHimalayan Birch\u003c\/a\u003e has the whitest bark of all, smooth and bright from a young age, on a narrow upright tree. Japanese White Birch is similar and a little more tolerant of heat. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-birch-betula-nigra\"\u003eRiver Birch\u003c\/a\u003e is the different one: salmon and cinnamon bark that peels in papery curls, on a larger tree to 12m that handles humidity, heat and wet soil. Summer Cascade is its weeping form at about 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere birch trees work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite barked birches belong in cool and temperate climates: Tasmania, Victoria, the Adelaide Hills, Canberra and the tablelands, where summers are mild and the soil stays moist. In warmer areas, including Sydney and coastal Queensland, River Birch is the one to plant. All want full sun and regular water in summer. Plant them in groves on a lawn, along a drive or beside a pond. They suit most gardens as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e and sit with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a grove, plant three or five trees 1.5m to 2.5m apart, or even three in one wide hole for a multi trunk effect. In a row, space them 3m apart. Keep birches 4m from paving and pipes because the roots are shallow and seek water. Plant in winter, mulch well and water deeply twice a week through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater is the key: birches drop leaves early if they dry out in summer, so mulch thickly and soak them through hot spells. Prune only in late summer or autumn when the tree is in full leaf, because birches bleed sap if cut in late winter and spring. Remove low side shoots to show off the trunk. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/silver-birch-care-guide-australia\"\u003esilver birch care guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast do birch trees grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirches are quick: 50cm to 1m a year when young with good summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich birch has the whitest bark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHimalayan Birch, followed by Moss White. Both show white bark from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan birch trees grow in warm climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Birch struggles in heat and humidity. River Birch is the reliable choice for warm temperate and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre birch roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots are shallow and spread in search of moisture. Plant at least 4m from pipes, paving and foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"river-birch-betula-nigra","title":"River Birch - Betula nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiver Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the birch to plant where other birches sulk. It reaches about 12m tall and 7m wide, grows faster than most shade trees, and its real feature is the bark: cinnamon and salmon coloured sheets that peel from a young age. Unlike silver birch it handles both heat and ground that stays wet after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark that carries the winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The papery, curling bark starts peeling on young trunks, so you are not waiting twenty years for the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet ground is an advantage, not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one grows on riverbanks and copes with slow draining clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade, clear gold in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick, open canopy cools a lawn through summer, turns clean butter yellow, then drops and lets the winter sun through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree near a path or a window, where the bark can be seen close up, does more than three planted out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground and heavy clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it where the garden stays soggy for days, along a swale, or beside a dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroves, screening and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. Three or five read as a small woodland and screen a neighbouring outlook. The same spacing suits a driveway line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing River Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the strongest autumn colour. This is a tree for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, most of New South Wales and the Adelaide region. It is frost hardy, but in tropical and subtropical gardens it will not get the winter it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happiest in deep soil that stays moist, and slightly acidic ground suits it best. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line and keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a drought tree. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers and keep water up to it in dry spells, or the leaves brown and drop early. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take out crossing or damaged wood in late summer or early autumn. Birches bleed sap heavily from late winter and spring cuts, so avoid pruning then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots sold as a pack of six, then 300mm, 400mm and 45L. The 200mm packs are the value option for a grove or a driveway line. The larger sizes arrive with a formed trunk and the bark character already beginning. Delivered between late autumn and early spring the tree will be bare, which is normal for a deciduous species and not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse other deciduous trees for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eSee the full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare heavy or wet ground for planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be kept smaller by pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for long. It is a fast grower heading for about 12m tall and 7m wide, so regular cutting back will not hold it at half that size. Give it the room from the start and keep pruning to crossing or damaged wood in late summer or early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house or the drains can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it at least 6m from a house, and well away from sewer lines, stormwater pipes and septic trenches. The roots actively seek moisture, so an old drain with a weeping joint will find them long before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose a single trunk or a multi stemmed tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti stemmed gives you more bark at eye level and a wider, softer outline, which suits a feature position. A single trunk is better for a driveway or anywhere you need clearance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44949694644543,"sku":"QLD","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100361769279,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49545592013119,"sku":"QLD","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100361834815,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49545592045887,"sku":"QLD","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140128526655,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100361802047,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100361867583,"sku":null,"price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/River-Birch-Betula-nigra.png?v=1768455327"},{"product_id":"summer-cascade-river-birch-betula-nigra-summer-cascade","title":"Summer Cascade River Birch - Betula nigra Summer Cascade","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Cascade River Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summer Cascade') is a weeping birch grafted to stay small enough for a suburban block. Where the species climbs past 15m, this form settles at roughly 4m tall and 4m wide, with long pendulous branches that reach the ground and peeling cinnamon bark underneath. The leaves turn clear yellow in autumn before dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping tree that actually fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m in both directions it gives a real canopy without the scale of a full sized birch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green in spring, a curtain of foliage through summer, then clear yellow autumn colour and peeling bark once the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e River birch tolerates wet feet, so the low corner that stays soggy after rain is a genuine option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and weather hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reads as a feature within a few seasons, and it is frost hardy, heat tolerant and wind tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A specimen tree, best used singly where you can walk around it. Give it a clear 4m of space, with lawn or low planting beneath so the weeping form shows to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact grafted size makes it one of the few weeping trees that suits a modern block. Plant it 2.5m to 3m clear of a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight shade over a seat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts filtered shade in summer and lets sun through once the leaves drop, which is what a year round seating area needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summer Cascade River Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, suited to Victoria, Tasmania, the southern tablelands, Adelaide, Perth and cooler parts of New South Wales. It is not a plant for subtropical or tropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers moist, slightly acidic soil with organic matter through it and, unlike most trees, accepts damp ground. It is far less happy on dry, alkaline or shallow soil. Mulch 75mm deep to the edge of the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water tree, not a drought tolerant one. Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and keep the water up in dry spells, because a stressed birch drops leaves early and loses its autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and staking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is needed. Remove any shoots below the graft union promptly, since they revert to the upright species. Stake for the first two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in a 400mm pot, an established young tree with a formed weeping head rather than a whip. It gives real presence in the first season and is stable enough to plant straight out with a stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a tree sent through winter arrives bare stemmed, which is normal and the easiest time to plant one. In leaf, expect some leaf loss in transit. Water deeply through the first two summers and expect strong growth from the second season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eEvergreen or deciduous, and how to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare other plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eWhat else suits small urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 4m tall and 4m wide, a fraction of the 15m the species reaches. The final height depends on how high the weeping head was grafted and whether a leader is staked upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or further north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and it is worth being clear about it. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree. In subtropical and tropical gardens the summer heat and humidity stress it, and the autumn colour never really arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirch roots are shallow and follow moisture, so give it 3m of clearance from paving, drains and service lines. Plant it in open ground rather than a narrow strip beside a slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":50342287737151,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100361998655,"sku":null,"price":327.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100361965887,"sku":null,"price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Summer-Cascade-River-Birch-Betula-nigra-Summer-Cascade.jpg?v=1741858513"},{"product_id":"silver-birch-betula-pendula","title":"Silver Birch - Betula pendula","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula pendula\u003c\/em\u003e) gives dappled light rather than deep shade. It reaches about 10m tall and 4m wide, with chalk white bark and fine weeping branch tips that move in the slightest breeze. Leaves turn clear gold before dropping in autumn, and the bare trunks then carry the garden through winter. Fast growing and frost hardy, it is one of the easiest feature trees for cool and temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite bark all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk pales with age and stays the feature once the leaves are down, which no evergreen offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight shade, not a blackout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves on fine branches filter the sun, so lawn and underplanting keep growing beneath it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick results.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower, so useful height comes in three or four seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold, wind and damp are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, and more forgiving of wet feet than most ornamental trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and groves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three or five planted 2m apart give the grove effect this tree is known for, the trunks reading as one composition. The same 2m spacing suits a mass planting along a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over a seating area.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open enough to sit under in summer, bare enough in winter to let sun reach the house behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 4m to 5m apart so each keeps its upright shape without crowding its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade in an open spot. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, at home in southern gardens, the tablelands and the highlands. It struggles in hot dry inland districts and in the subtropics, where heat and humidity thin the canopy and shorten its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moisture retentive ground suits it best, and it copes with heavy or damp soil better than most ornamental trees. Keep 75mm of mulch over the root zone, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a drought tree. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then keep the water up in heatwaves for life, because dry stress shows as scorched leaf edges. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed beyond removing crossing limbs and lifting the lower branches. Timing matters most: birches bleed sap heavily if cut in late winter or early spring, so prune in mid to late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from 140mm to 200L. The 140mm, 200mm and 250mm plants come in packs and suit a grove or a driveway run, arriving as slim single stems with brown, not yet white, bark. The 300mm to 500mm pots are the middle ground, and the 45L to 200L sizes are advanced trees with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a birch delivered in winter may arrive as bare stems. That is normal, not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect leaf growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eHow deciduous and evergreen trees compare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eSee other plants with strong autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the bark turn white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees carry coppery brown bark that whitens from the base upwards, usually from the third or fourth year. Advanced stock arrives further along that process, which is one reason people step up in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a birch grove?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart. At that spacing the crowns overlap into one canopy and the trunks read as a group, which is the point of a grove rather than a row of separate trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It needs cool winters and dislikes hot humid summers, so warmer gardens give short lived, thin canopied trees. 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It grows to around 10m tall and only 4m wide, with fine weeping branchlets that move in the slightest breeze and cast light, dappled shade rather than heavy gloom. The narrow habit and pale bark make it one of the few large trees that still suits a suburban front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bark is the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trunks whiten as the tree matures and stay striking through winter, when the branches are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall without being wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 10m by 4m it gives height and shade in a footprint most gardens can spare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves turn clear yellow before dropping, which is a genuine seasonal event in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it belongs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, comfortable in poor soil and unbothered by ground that stays damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single birch, or a group of three at 2m spacing, reads as a grove and lets the white trunks work against a dark hedge or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 4m to 5m apart the canopies form a light tunnel without closing over the drive or dropping heavy limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a small block.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shade is filtered rather than dense, so lawn, bulbs and shade tolerant groundcovers still grow underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing silver birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in a cool temperate or warm temperate garden. This is the honest limit of the tree: it is at home in Victoria, Tasmania, the tablelands, Adelaide and Canberra, and it struggles through hot humid summers, so subtropical and tropical gardens should choose something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in poor and compacted soils and tolerates ground that stays wet longer than most trees accept, though not permanent water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, since young birches dry out quickly. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove crossing or damaged branches in late summer or autumn, never in late winter or early spring when the sap is rising and cuts bleed heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Birch is grown across a wide size range: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, 300mm and 400mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L stock. The smaller pot sizes are the value option for a grove or an avenue and take four to five years to make an impression. From 400mm upwards you are buying a slender tree with clear trunk and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives in winter it will be leafless. That is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault, and buds break in early spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for seasonal change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee suitable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003etrees for lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003echoosing between evergreen and deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Sydney?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSydney gardens in cooler, elevated suburbs can succeed, but Brisbane and anywhere further north is too warm and humid. The tree survives and looks thin and short lived rather than performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a group?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart for a grove effect with overlapping trunks, or 4m to 5m along a driveway where each tree needs its own canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirch roots run close to the surface and spread wider than the canopy, so allow 2m to 3m of clearance from paths, paving and garden beds you plan to dig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140095004991,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140095037759,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140095070527,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140095103295,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51648261620031,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100530983231,"sku":null,"price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100530950463,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51648264405311,"sku":"QLD","price":393.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100531015999,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140094972223,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100531081535,"sku":null,"price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100531048767,"sku":null,"price":12375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Birch-Betula-pendula-Alba.jpg?v=1766224423"},{"product_id":"silver-birch-betula-pendula-moss-white","title":"Silver Birch - Betula pendula ‘Moss White’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Birch 'Moss White' (\u003cem\u003eBetula pendula\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moss White') is a selection made for one thing: bark as close to pure white as a birch gets. It grows quickly to about 10m tall and only 4m wide, so the trunk stays the feature. Leaves turn clear yellow before they drop, and the bare white stems carry the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright white bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chosen for bark colour, and it holds it far better than a seedling birch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Real height on a block with no width to spare, and the light canopy still lets plantings grow underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for a feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young tree looks like a birch within a few seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroves and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birch look best in odd numbered groups. Set them 2m apart so the trunks read as one stand of white stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in lawn, seen against a dark hedge or wall, uses the white bark to full effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a formal run, space trees 4m to 5m apart. The narrow crown means the avenue does not close over the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade in cool temperate and cooler warm temperate gardens: Tasmania, Victoria, the highlands and tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and cooler parts of Western Australia. It struggles in hot humid climates, so the subtropics and tropics are not for it. Frost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well structured soil. It is wet feet tolerant, so a damp corner that defeats other trees suits it, though not permanent bog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birch are shallow rooted and will not carry themselves through a dry summer. Deep soak weekly through the warm months for the first three years, and water mature trees in drought. Mulch 75mm deep and feed once in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late summer or autumn, never in late winter or spring when rising sap makes cuts bleed heavily. Lift the lower branches gradually to show the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 400mm, 45L, 500mm and 200L. 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Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eDeciduous or evergreen: choosing the right tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for a front garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Sydney?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisbane is unsuitable and coastal Sydney is marginal. 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It is a tougher selection than the old silver birch, with better tolerance of heat and borer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark that lights up a garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trunk develops a chalky white surface that stands out against a dark fence, and it looks best in winter when the branches are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 9m by 4m it gives height along a boundary or a driveway without casting a wide, heavy shadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns a clean yellow gold before dropping, then the white trunk carries the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly, and happy in damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and both wet feet tolerant and wind tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three at 2m spacing makes a grove and reads far better than a single tree, because the bark works as a repeated vertical line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a light screen. 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Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birches dislike drying out. Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and keep water up in dry spells for the life of the tree, since drought stress is what invites borer. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late summer or autumn, never in late winter or spring when the sap is rising and cuts bleed heavily. Remove damaged wood, lift the lower branches for clearance, and leave the rest to build its natural shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 45L and 100L containers, so both sizes are established trees with a formed trunk rather than young whips. The 45L is easier to handle and settles quickly; the 100L gives immediate height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that it is deciduous. A tree delivered in winter arrives bare, which is completely normal, with new leaves appearing in spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eOther plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eEvergreen and deciduous trees compared\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart for a light screen or a grove. That is closer than the mature width, which is deliberate: birches are planted in groups so the trunks overlap visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles warm temperate gardens better than silver birch does, but it is still a cool climate tree. In subtropical and tropical areas it will struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it back. The root system is shallow and spreading, so allow a few metres between the trunk and any path, driveway or slab, and mulch the root zone rather than paving over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go in a garden where animals spend time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100531376447,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649160675647,"sku":"QLD","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649161101631,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-White-Birch-Betula-platyphylla-var_-japonica-Whitespire.jpg?v=1766224427"},{"product_id":"himalayan-birch-betula-utilis-var-jacquemontii","title":"Himalayan Birch - Betula utilis var. jacquemontii","description":"\u003cp\u003eHimalayan Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula utilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ejacquemontii\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for bark, not flowers. The trunk turns chalk white and stays that way year round, on a slim deciduous tree reaching about 10m tall and only 3.5m wide. Add clear yellow autumn foliage and a narrow footprint, and it becomes one of the few large trees that genuinely fits a small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite bark all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The peeling white trunk is the point of the tree, and it carries the winter garden when the branches are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10m by 3.5m, so it gives real height over a courtyard or side garden without shading the whole block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaves turn clear butter yellow before dropping, then let winter sun back through to the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and tolerant of wet feet, which suits low lying corners where most feature trees sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree, or a group of three set 2m apart, is the classic use. Grouped closely the white trunks read as one sculptural clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 4m apart along a drive. The narrow canopy means you keep the avenue effect without losing the width of the driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light dappled shade rather than heavy cover, so lawn and underplanting still grow beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Himalayan Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, at its best in cool southern gardens, the tablelands and Adelaide. It struggles in hot humid subtropical gardens, so northern coastal buyers should choose something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moisture retentive soil suits it best. It handles heavier ground and periodic wet feet better than most trees, but it does not want to bake dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birches are shallow rooted and dislike drought. Water deeply through summer for the first three years, mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove crossing branches only, and prune in summer or early autumn rather than late winter, because birches bleed sap heavily when cut while dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in a 100L pot as an advanced tree with a formed trunk and a clear main leader, already carrying height on the day it lands. The white bark develops with age, so a young trunk will be paler brown at first and whiten over the following few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives in winter it will be bare, which is normal for a deciduous tree. A tree this size is heavy, so arrange help and dig the hole before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, delivered Australia wide, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eTrees and shrubs with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for instant height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before the bark turns white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it two to four years in the ground. Young stems start tan or coppery and whiten as the outer layers begin to peel, and full sun on the trunk speeds the change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or the subtropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Sustained heat and humidity are its weak point, and trees planted in humid coastal gardens tend to be short lived and thin in the canopy. Cool and warm temperate districts are where it performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near pipes or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is shallow and fibrous rather than invasive, so it is safer near paving than most trees of this height. Allow around 3m of clearance and avoid planting directly over a drainage line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100531507519,"sku":null,"price":406.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100531540287,"sku":null,"price":351.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100531704127,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100531671359,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100531573055,"sku":null,"price":384.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649161986367,"sku":"QLD","price":823.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100531474751,"sku":null,"price":1120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100531605823,"sku":null,"price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Himalayan-Birch-Betula-utilis-var_-jacquemontii.jpg?v=1766224429"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Silver-Birch-Betula-pendula.jpg?v=1790859041","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/birch-trees.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}