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    Betula pendula 'Youngii'

    Also Known As

    • Young's Weeping Birch
    • Youngii Weeping Birch

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Betula pendula 'Youngii' plant details

    Betula pendula 'Youngii' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Betula pendula 'Youngii'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Betula pendula 'Youngii'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The branches of this elegant tree are slender and pendulous, forming a dwarf dome-shaped weeping tree to 10' tall and 15' wide, a gorgeous sight in autumn when its fine-textured foliage turns golden-yellow; a perfect accent for a smaller garden or special spot. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Triangular leaves on lightly weeping thin twiggy branches; tall tree. Zone 2.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Betula pendula 'Youngii' plant

    How to Grow Betula pendula 'Youngii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 30'-40'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 10'-50'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula nigra Heritage form by Bob Gutowski
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    Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Laciniata' foliage by Kurt Stueber
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    Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749

    aka Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf', Trost's Dwarf European White Birch

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    2a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Betula pendula 'Trost Dwarf' PP12749 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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