{"product_id":"betula-pubescens","title":"Betula pubescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eBetula pubescens is a downy leaved short-lived birch, known for its ability to colonise cleared land, to later be replaced by taller, more long-lived species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves have different shapes and sizes but are recognizable due to a double-toothed margin. The color shift in the autumn produces colours ranging from yellow to yellow brown. The younger leaves are downy and soft to the touch. The twigs are red brown and softly haired. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more mature trunks become coarse with deep fissures and turn ashen grey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDowny birch can grow on poor soils but is light-demanding and \u003cstrong\u003ecannot\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerate prolonged periods of drought.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt thrives in a range of habitats from wet boggy areas to dry sandy soils. This ecological adaptability makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis species ecologically important as it strengthens biodiversity by contributing to \u003cstrong\u003ewatershed protection\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e soil stabilization. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor areas that experience frosty winters, they form a protective habitat for seedlings of more frost-sensitive species. With this ability, and with a canopy allowing a fair amount of light to pass through, the downy birch is suitable for reforestation and natural regeneration of forest habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birch","offers":[{"title":"2L","offer_id":57477481726325,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7841\/5733\/files\/Photoshoot04_6b168aa6-6479-484d-83e3-bb17cefd4ff0.jpg?v=1785925521","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdavenir.com\/en\/products\/betula-pubescens","provider":"plant d'Avenir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}