Betula pendula 'Youngii' – Young's wheeping birch

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Betula pendula 'Youngii' – Young's wheeping birch

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A weeping form with a top that does not grow upright. Usually grafted at a height of circa 2.5 m. The crown, which is strongly branching and horizontal, starts at the graft union. The branches are gracefully pendent, creating an umbrella-shaped tree. The eventual height depends strongly of the height of the graft union. Width of the crown can be circa 6 - 8 m. As rootstock the Betula pendula is used. The twigs are red brown and have warty lenticels. the leaf is triangular and linear pointed and has a double-toothed margin. The autumn colour is strikingly yellow, 'Youngii' rarely flowers. Hillocks, soil compaction and variable water levels have a negative influence on the health of this birch. The tree is shallow-rooting. Sea wind is not tolerated well.
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
60-70 feathered
∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
∅140-150cm / 1750-2000KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
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Stock
Available
70-80 feathered
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅160-170cm / 3000-3500KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
4 - 6 m, dependent on the position of the graft union
Width
6-8m
Crown
wide weeping, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
white, slightly peeling, later deeply furrowed at the base
Leaf
triangular to diamond-shaped, fresh green, 3 - 7 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins yellow green, ♀ erect and + 1 cm, ♂ 3 - 8 cm, April
Fruits
pendulous fruiting catkins, circa 2 - 4 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loose soil, requires little moist
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
2 (-45,5 to -40,1 °C)
Wind resistance
very good, no sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
England, + 1870
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Betula pendula 'Youngii'

Betula pendula 'Youngii' can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 m, dependent on the position of the graft union, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula pendula 'Youngii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 m, dependent on the position of the graft union, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula pendula 'Youngii' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula pendula 'Youngii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula pendula 'Youngii' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula pendula 'Youngii' blooms in april.
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