Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Youngii'
Young's weeping birch
Weeping branches with diamond-shaped bright green leaves, which turn yellow in autumn. In early spring Betula pendula subsp. pendula 'Youngii' is covered in attractive yellowy-brown catkins.
This low, domed shaped tree has a peeling white trunk which gives interest to the garden all year round, the colour of which develops fully when the tree is around 8 years old.
This low, domed shaped tree has a peeling white trunk which gives interest to the garden all year round, the colour of which develops fully when the tree is around 8 years old.
How to care for Betula pendula subsp. pendula Youngii:
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Birches need little pruning, but you may want to remove any diseased or crossing branches. It is essential that any pruning work is carried out between late summer to mid winter as the sap will 'bleed' heavily at other times.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Birches need little pruning, but you may want to remove any diseased or crossing branches. It is essential that any pruning work is carried out between late summer to mid winter as the sap will 'bleed' heavily at other times.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
8m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
