Betula pendula Youngii Young’s Weeping Birch
Leaves and catkins on Young’s Weeping Birch
Betula pendula 'Youngii' white bark
Betula 'Youngii' Young’s Weeping Birch autumn leaves
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Betula pendula Youngii Young’s Weeping Birch
Leaves and catkins on Young’s Weeping Birch
Betula pendula 'Youngii' white bark
Betula 'Youngii' Young’s Weeping Birch autumn leaves
Betula Young’s Weeping Birch in pot

Betula pendula 'Youngii' Tree

Betula pendula 'Youngii' Tree

Young’s Weeping Birch

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Final size 4 x 4 metres in 20 years
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Foliage Green leaves turn yellow in autumn (deciduous)
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Bark Peeling bark provides year-round interest
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Position Full sun to part shade
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Soil Most soils except extremes

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Betula pendula Youngii Young’s Weeping Birch

Betula pendula 'Youngii' Tree

Young’s Weeping Birch

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Description

Betula pendula 'Youngii' is a smaller, more weeping alternative to the traditional Silver Birch. Its compact dome shaped form has long, graceful branches that will eventually sweep the ground, making it a spectacular tree for smaller spaces that might not be able to house one of the larger Birches.

Commonly known as Young’s Weeping Birch, 'Youngii' boasts yellow-brown catkins and mid-green, triangular, serrated leaves that turn a warm yellow when autumn appears. White coloured bark develops, giving this tree a beautiful skeletal form in the winter, when its smooth white bark is showcased at its best.

A tough tree, 'Youngii' will tolerate most soil types and conditions and a height and spread of 4 x 4 metres in 20 years can be expected. Please note the mature sizes available may not be vastly taller in height, but have a much more developed crown.

AKA Weeping birch, Betula pendula Youngii

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Birch trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Unlike many species, Birch prefer wet soil than dry. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Established Birch trees require minimal pruning and do not take well to hard pruning, as this increases light at the base of the tree, which in turn increases soil temperature and decreases moisture levels. Simply remove lateral shoots to maintain a clear trunk and prune any diseased or damaged branches. Pruning should be carried out in late summer to mid-winter. Birch trees bleed heavily at other times of the year, especially late winter.

Tip: to keep the colourful bark looking its best, you can wash it using water and a sponge.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

Find out more

Product Details

Description

Betula pendula 'Youngii' is a smaller, more weeping alternative to the traditional Silver Birch. Its compact dome shaped form has long, graceful branches that will eventually sweep the ground, making it a spectacular tree for...

Betula pendula 'Youngii' is a smaller, more weeping alternative to the traditional Silver Birch. Its compact dome shaped form has long, graceful branches that will eventually sweep the ground, making it a spectacular tree for smaller spaces that might not be able to house one of the larger Birches.

Commonly known as Young’s Weeping Birch, 'Youngii' boasts yellow-brown catkins and mid-green, triangular, serrated leaves that turn a warm yellow when autumn appears. White coloured bark develops, giving this tree a beautiful skeletal form in the winter, when its smooth white bark is showcased at its best.

A tough tree, 'Youngii' will tolerate most soil types and conditions and a height and spread of 4 x 4 metres in 20 years can be expected. Please note the mature sizes available may not be vastly taller in height, but have a much more developed crown.

AKA Weeping birch, Betula pendula Youngii

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Birch trees require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. Unlike many species, Birch prefer wet soil than dry. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Established Birch trees require minimal pruning and do not take well to hard pruning, as this increases light at the base of the tree, which in turn increases soil temperature and decreases moisture levels. Simply remove lateral shoots to maintain a clear trunk and prune any diseased or damaged branches. Pruning should be carried out in late summer to mid-winter. Birch trees bleed heavily at other times of the year, especially late winter.

Tip: to keep the colourful bark looking its best, you can wash it using water and a sponge.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

Find out more

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