Young's Weeping Birch
Betula pendula 'Youngii'
SKU
1241
Most unusual tree having very pendulous branches creating a graceful mound. Trained to best display weeping habit. Develops noticeable trunk with age. Superior specimen or accent. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate growing to 10- to 15-foot umbrella-like crown and 15-foot width, larger with age. Grafted and tissue culture.
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2 - 7 Change
Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BET-ew-luh PEN-dew-luh YUNG-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Produces small catkins in spring. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Windbreak, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Small, Graceful Tree |
Thrives in deep, loamy, moist but well-drained soil amended with sand or gravel. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established tolerates periodic dry spells but prefers rich, fertile, evenly moist soils. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
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