Young's Weeping Birch

Betula pendula 'Youngii'

Pronunciation: BET-ew-luh PEN-dew-luh YUNG-ee-eye
SKU #01241
2-7

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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
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-7

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Bloom TimeProduces small catkins in spring.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitWeeping
Landscape UseWindbreak
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsRed Twig Dogwood (Cornus); Chokeberry (Aronia); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Turtle Head (Chelone); Elderberry (Sambucus); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
Details
Bloom TimeProduces small catkins in spring.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Fall Color, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitWeeping
Style
Landscape UseWindbreak
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsRed Twig Dogwood (Cornus); Chokeberry (Aronia); Sweet Flag (Acorus); Turtle Head (Chelone); Elderberry (Sambucus); Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.