{"id":61070,"date":"2026-11-06T16:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vallonchene.fr\/produit\/betula-utilis-ssp-albosinensis-cacao-r\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:21:07","slug":"betula-utilis-ssp-albosinensis-cacao-r","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.vallonchene.fr\/en\/product\/betula-utilis-ssp-albosinensis-cacao-r\/","title":{"rendered":"BETULA utilis ssp. albosinensis &#8216;Cacao&#8217; (R)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Plant<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Bring a sculptural dimension and a unique texture to your landscape with <strong>BETULA utilis &#8216;Cacao&#8217;<\/strong> (R). Unlike other Himalayan birches with bright white bark, this magnificent variety stands out with its deep, dark coat, offering a striking contrast in any type of garden.<\/p>\n<h2>Year-round aesthetic interest<\/h2>\n<p>The true asset of this specimen lies in its bark. As it ages, the trunk is covered with intense chocolate-colored plates that gently exfoliate, revealing shades of gray and beige underneath. 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Generous light is essential to maintain the intensity of the foliage color.<\/li>\n<li><span data-streamdown=\"strong\">Soil<\/span>: It appreciates well-drained soils, although it tolerates slightly cooler\/moister earth. A humus-rich soil will promote its growth.<\/li>\n<li>Watering: Regular watering is important during the first years after planting to allow the root system to establish itself well. Of course, watering should not take place in winter. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vallonchene.fr\/en\/how-to-water-a-garden-and-save-water\/\">Read our tips on how to water properly and save water here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Location: Ideal as an isolated specimen on a lawn to highlight its silhouette, or in a group to create a graphic grove.<span data-streamdown=\"strong\"><\/span>\n <\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vallonchene.fr\/en\/how-to-plant-and-maintain-plants\/how-to-plant-and-maintain-shrubs-trees-and-conifers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For proper preparation of the planting hole, we have designed specific instructions available here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-streamdown=\"strong\">Why adopt it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a collector&#8217;s tree capable of transforming your garden while offering an original alternative to traditional birches, BETULA utilis &#8216;Cacao&#8217; (R) is a choice of excellence. 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