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Betula pendula 'Youngii'
Young's Weeping Birch 

Betula pendula 'Youngii'
Common name

Young's Weeping Birch

Group

Trees

Family

Betulaceae

Description

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.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Small weeping
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
8m
Ultimate spread
6m

Colour

Flowers
Green in June; July
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Blue; Black in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Border; Specimen
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Rusts; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
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Regular 25 litre 250-300 cm --- £169.46 £ 5