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Betula pendula
'Youngii'
Youngii European White Birch
Mike's
Opinion
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This peculiar tree has very pendulous branches and can be quite interesting or attractive, depending on how it takes shape. Attempt to train its weeping habit for maximum effect. The trunk becomes undesirably noticeable over time, though. A good choice for a specimen or accent tree or shrub.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Betula |
| Species |
| pendula |
| Cultivar |
| 'Youngii' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 2 - 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -46 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -50 - (-5) |
| Height |
| 4 - 8 m |
| Spread |
| 4 - 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| An excellent specimen tree. |
| Cultivation |
| Very hardy, but prefers a deep, well-draining loam soil. |
| Shape |
| Dome- or mushroom-headed. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Prone to attack by several bracket fungi, as well as mildew and birch rust. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Bark is peeling and silvery-white when young, becoming fissured and black with age. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are coarsely doubly serrate, to 3-7 x 2-4.5 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Male catkins to 3-6 cm. |
| Fruit Description |
| Catkins are cylindric, to 1.5- 3.5 cm. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed, with light present for germination, although seeds may not come true. Can also be propagated through side-veneer grafts in late winter. |
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