Youngii

Betula pendula

Often known as Young's Weeping Birch, this attractive silver birch grows with a strongly weeping habit.

As the tree ages the white bark develops black fissures.

Youngii birch trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £75.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)

Pre-order now for delivery in September 2025

Youngii characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (former) - 1993
Attractive featuresAttractive barkAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitWeeping
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sunSome shade
PruningDo not prune
Site conditionsOccasional floodingOccasional drought
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
BarkWhite
Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 24-Jun-2022.

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