Birch - Weeping 2m tall - 500mm pot

🌿✨ Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ – Weeping Birch ✨💧
 
The Weeping Birch (Betula pendula ‘Youngii’) is one of the most elegant and graceful ornamental trees, admired for its cascading branches and soft, lacy foliage. 🌿 Its unique umbrella-like form makes it a true statement tree, perfect for lawns, courtyards, and feature plantings.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 500mm pot – grafted standard, approx. 2m to graft point 🌳
✔️ Advanced size – already showing elegant weeping habit.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Prefers moist, well-drained soils – thrives in cooler climates.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Fine, lacy green foliage in spring and summer 🌿
✔️ Brilliant yellow autumn colour 🍂💛
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, highlighting its sculptural weeping branches.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Small, weeping standard tree with rounded crown
✔️ Grows approx. 3–4m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Compact size makes it perfect for suburban gardens.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Unique umbrella-like, cascading habit 💧
🌿 Striking autumn foliage colour
🌿 Sculptural branching provides winter interest
🌿 A true statement tree for year-round appeal
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Use as a specimen tree in lawns, courtyards, or garden beds
✔️ Perfect for formal gardens or Japanese-inspired landscapes
✔️ Pair with maples, magnolias, or conifers for seasonal contrast
✔️ Ideal in smaller gardens where elegance and impact are desired