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Posted 12/06/2022 in Tree

Betula pendula 'Youngii'

A smaller, weeping silver birch, Betula pendula 'Youngii' features contorted stems with green serrated leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Yellow catkins appear in the spring. White-colored bark makes the tree contrast the bland winter landscape.

Post Details

Latin Name
Betula pendula 'Youngii'
Common Name
Young Weeping Birch
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
8-10 ft
Spread
12-15 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Aphids, leaf miner, and dieback

Plant Story

A smaller, weeping silver birch, Betula pendula 'Youngii' features contorted stems with green serrated leaves that turn yellow in the fall. Yellow catkins appear in the spring. White-colored bark makes the tree contrast the bland winter landscape.

Special Care Instructions

Prune in winter. Water deeply. Best in moist but well-drained soil.

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