Betula p. 'Youngii' - 40-60 CM C5

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * drought resistant

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Silver birch 'Youngii' is umbrella-shaped in structure and has a loose crown. Slow growing.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers 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.