Botanical name
Betula pendula ‘Youngii’
Other names
Young’s weeping birch
Genus
Betula
Variety or Cultivar
‘Youngii’ _ ‘Youngii’ is a small-sized, dome-shaped deciduous tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn and weeping branches.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Small weeping
COLOUR
Flower
Brown in Spring
Foliage
Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf-mining sawflies , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Birch rust
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Softwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ (Young’s weeping birch) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Woodland, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows well in a wide range of soils and situations.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
