Weeping Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula 'Youngii'
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Weeping Silver Birch Tree
Betula pendula 'Youngii'
- This smaller, more weeping alternative to the traditional silver birch should be a feature of every garden in our opinion, just look how elegant it is!
- With a compact, dome-shaped form and long, pendulous branches that will eventually sweep the ground, ‘Youngii’ offers something a little bit different to most other ornamental trees.
- Growing to just four by four metres, this tree is the perfect specimen or feature tree for the heart of your lawn or the focal point for one of your flower beds.
- Commonly known as Young's weeping birch, this tree boasts yellow-brown catkins and mid-green, triangular, serrated leaves that turn a warm yellow when autumn rolls around.
- Silver birches are renowned for their wildlife appeal, providing food and shelter for over 300 different insect species, as well as hole-nesting birds like woodpeckers, and songbirds such as siskins – this variety offers all of those wildlife benefits but in a neat, little package!
- Fully hardy and tolerant of most soil types and conditions, this tree is an absolute breeze to grow.
- Just to top it all off, the tree’s peeling white bark provides great winter interest, making this a genuine year-round tree.
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPotsâ„¢. Eco pots use 70% less plastic and are fully recyclable, unlike normal single use pots. They flex and so produce less root spiralling and travel better in the post.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Weeping Silver Birch Tree can be grown in a very large pot (60-80cm), but its vigorous roots mean it is best planted in the ground after 3-5 years. Ensure it is kept well-watered in summer.
How big does it get?
The Weeping Silver Birch Tree reaches a height of 4 to 6 metres, with a weeping spread of 4 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Weeping Silver Birch Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Weeping Silver Birch Tree prefers moist to wet soil and can thrive in poorly drained areas. It is very hardy and can tolerate soil temperatures down to -15°C. A 5cm to 10cm layer of mulch helps retain moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
Weeping Silver Birch Tree is a thirsty plant that requires frequent watering, needing approximately 20 to 30 litres per week. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist to wet, and water generously when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Weeping Silver Birch Tree should be pruned in late summer or early autumn to prevent excessive sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Betula pendula 'Youngii' is exceptionally hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures colder than -20°C in severe climates.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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