Betula pendula 'Youngii' - Landscape Plants | Oregon State University
A weeping cultivar of the native silver birch, Betula pendula Youngii is a better choice than Tristis for the smaller garden. Young's weeping birch is a small, slow-growing, deciduous tree with a domed crown and arching, slender branches which fall right to the ground. The bark is white and peeling; dark fissures develop as the tree ages.
PDF Betula pendula'Youngii' - University of Florida
Info. Genus. Betula (BET-yoo-luh) Info. Species. pendula (PEND-yoo-luh) Info. Synonym. Sun Exposure. Full Sun. Sun to Partial Shade. Light Shade. Foliage. Deciduous. Height. 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing. 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Hardiness. USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
BBC - Gardening: Plant Finder - Young's weeping birch
Betula pendula Youngii is a medium-sized tree, typically growing to 20-30 m tall. The bark is pale yellowish-brown, and smooth on young trees, but becomes deeply fissured and scaly on old trees. The leaves are ovate-shaped, with a pointed tip, and typically measure 5-10 cm long and 3-6 cm wide.
Betula pendula subsp. pendula &Youngii& | Young&s weeping birch Trees ...
General Information. Scientific name: Betula pendula. Pronunciation: BET-yoo-luh PEND-yoo-luh. Common name (s): 'Youngii' European birch. Family: Betulaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 3A through 6B (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America. Invasive potential: little invasive potential. Uses: deck or patio; specimen; shade.
How to grow and care for a silver birch tree
David Beaulieu. Updated on 09/08/22. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova. Betula species, such as river birch trees ( Betula nigra) and white birches ( Betula pendula ), are among the best fall foliage specimens. Birches belong to the Betulaceae family (along with alders, hazels, and hornbeams); they are deciduous trees that shed their leaves each fall.
How to Grow and Care for Silver Birch - The Spruce
1 of 2. Variety or Cultivar. 'Youngii' is a small-sized, dome-shaped deciduous tree with mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn and weeping branches. Season of interest. Height and spread. Metric |. Imperial. Where to grow. Soil type. Chalky. Clay. Loamy. Sandy. Soil drainage. Moist but well-drained. Well-drained. Soil pH. Acid. Alkaline.
Betula pendula 'Youngii' | Chicago Botanic Garden
Betula pendula 'Youngii' Contents. [ hide ] 1 Common Names. 2 Family. 3 Description. 4 Native Areas. 5 Preferred growing conditions. 5.1 Hardiness. 6 How to plant. 6.1 When to plant. 7 Tree care. 7.1 Potential Pests and Diseases. 8 Ecology. 9 History and Human Connection. 9.1 Uses. 10 References. Common Names.
ENH257/ST098: Betula pendula 'Youngii': 'Youngii' European Birch - EDIS
Learn about the European white birch, a small twiggy tree with a weeping or pendulous habit and a colorful fall foliage. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 40 varieties of birch trees, including this one, which is sometimes grafted onto another root stock.
How to Grow Betula Pendula Youngii - Plant Care & Tips
Betula pendula: Family: Betulaceae: Plant Type: Tree: Mature Size: 30-40 ft. tall, 15-30 ft. wide: Sun Exposure: Full, partial: Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, sandy: Soil pH Neutral, acidic: Bloom Time: Spring: Flower Color Yellow, green: Hardiness Zone 2-7 (USDA) Native Area Europe, Asia
Betula pendula 'Youngii' - Treepedia - teratrees
Description: Betula pendula 'Youngii', also known as Youngs Weeping Birch creates a mushroom-headed, medium weeping tree with branches long enough to reach the ground. Rough white bark has black fissures with age. Triangular, serrated, glossy green leaves arrive in the spring followed by yellowish brown catkins.