{"product_id":"betula-alleghaniensis","title":"Betula alleghaniensis (Fr: bouleau jaune | En: yellow birch)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"295\"\u003eYellow Birch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"416\" data-start=\"314\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eBetula alleghaniensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Golden Birch, Swamp Birch\u003cbr data-end=\"391\" data-start=\"388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"391\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bouleau jaune, Merisier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"418\"\u003eThe Yellow Birch is the official tree of Quebec—and with good reason. Its bark shimmers in tones of silver, gold, or copper, giving the tree a striking appearance in the forest. It is one of the most valuable native hardwoods, with durable, fine-grained wood used in flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eYellow Birch contains \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"754\"\u003ewintergreen oil\u003c\/strong\u003e in its bark, buds, and roots, giving it a sweet aroma reminiscent of root beer. This flavour is also present in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"890\"\u003efresh spring sap\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be consumed as a refreshing drink. However, if the sap is boiled to make syrup, the wintergreen aroma is lost, and the resulting syrup becomes sweet and more comparable to that of Paper Birch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eTwigs and buds can be steeped to make a pleasant wintergreen tea. This combination of edible, medicinal, and craft uses makes Yellow Birch a fascinating species to include in naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eIn the wild, Yellow Birch often germinates on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003edecaying logs and stumps\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the wood decays away, the roots are left exposed, giving older trees a dramatic “octopus-like” base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003eEcologically, the tree supports a wide range of wildlife. Buds and twigs feed mammals and game birds, and it is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003ehost plant for several butterflies and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e. It thrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003emoist, organically rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e in shady sites like north-facing hillsides and hemlock swamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011808243956,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011808276724,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011808309492,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011808342260,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011808375028,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011808407796,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/1_8d20ad38-1f74-47d7-b7c6-feeaa88b32f1.jpg?v=1675135327","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/betula-alleghaniensis","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}