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Youngii

Betula pendula

Often known as Young's Weeping Birch, this attractive silver birch grows with a strongly weeping habit.

As the tree ages the white bark develops black fissures.

Youngii birch trees for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £75.00
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Youngii characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS AGM (former) - 1993
  • Attractive featuresAttractive barkAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitWeeping
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
  • PruningDo not prune
  • Site conditionsOccasional floodingOccasional drought
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnYellow
  • BarkWhite
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Betula Pen Youngii silver birch

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.