Young’s Weeping Birch. Dome-shaped tree with pendulous branches and peeling white bark. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 6m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Betula pendula ‘Youngii’
Dome-shaped tree with pendulous branches and peeling white bark. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Betula |
|---|---|
| Species | pendula |
| Varietry | 'Youngii' |
| Common Name | Young's Weeping Birch |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 8m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 6m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Small weeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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