Betula pen. 'Youngii' - 60-80 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Silver birch 'Youngii' (Betula pendula) is an umbrella-shaped small tree that produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. These produce light brown fruits. The Silver birch 'Youngii' also has triangular, medium green leaves. Its bark is white, rolling. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 8 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres. The Silver birch 'Youngii' makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * drought-resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Silver birch 'Youngii' are medium green, triangular, alternate, serrated. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Silver birch 'Youngii' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
White, rolling bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Silver birch 'Youngii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Silver birch 'Youngii' appear in catkins from March to April. These grow to about 5 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Betula pendula 'Youngii' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.