Young's Weeping Birch

Name: Young's Weeping Birch
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 01241

Betula pendula 'Youngii'

Pronunciation: BET-ew-luh PEN-dew-luh YUNG-ee-eye

SKU #01241

USDA Zone

2-7

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OVERVIEW
Description	A most unusual small tree with very pendulous branches. The graceful mounding form beautifully displays the dramatic, weeping habit, and develops a noticeable trunk with age. A superior specimen or accent tree. Deciduous.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Keep soil moist to wet.
Blooms	Produces small catkins in spring.
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Attractive Bark, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Weeping

STYLE
Landscape Use	Windbreak
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus); Chokeberry (Aronia); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Turtle Head (Chelone); Elderberry (Sambucus); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra)

CARE
Care	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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7