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Youngs Weeping Birch

Betula Pendula 'Youngii'

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Overview

Young's Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Youngii') is a captivating, deciduous dwarf tree with a unique umbrella-like canopy. Mature specimens reach up to 13 feet tall and spread about 15 feet wide, displaying white, textured bark and slender branches that gracefully weep towards the ground. In spring, bright green leaves emerge, turning golden in fall. Thrives in USDA zones 2-7, prefers moist, well-drained soils, and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for focal points in small gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 2–7Climate Temperate
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Young's Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Youngii') is a captivating
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Mature specimens reach up to 13 feet tall and spread about 15 feet wideYoungs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — deciduous dwarf tree with a unique umbrella-like canopyYoungs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — In spring, bright green leaves emerge, turning golden in fallYoungs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — textured bark and slender branches that gracefully weep towards the groundYoungs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Thrives in USDA zones 2-7, prefers moist, well-drained soils, and full sun to partial shadeYoungs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — The Young's Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Youngii') is a graceful+7

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Young's Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Youngii') is a captivating
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Mature specimens reach up to 13 feet tall and spread about 15 feet wide
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — deciduous dwarf tree with a unique umbrella-like canopy
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — In spring, bright green leaves emerge, turning golden in fall
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — textured bark and slender branches that gracefully weep towards the ground
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Thrives in USDA zones 2-7, prefers moist, well-drained soils, and full sun to partial shade
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — The Young's Weeping Birch (Betula pendula 'Youngii') is a graceful
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — Ideal for focal points in small gardens
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — white bark which exfoliates to reveal layers of cream and pink
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — known for its distinctive pendulous branches that create a captivating
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — the Young's Weeping Birch provides year-round interest
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — the tree boasts bright green
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — diamond-shaped leaves that turn a vibrant yellow in the fall
Youngs Weeping Birch (Betula Pendula 'Youngii') — before delicately dropping to the ground

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