Betula Pendula Youngii

• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Betula Pendula Youngii works in an:

• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Betula Pendula Youngii is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 3–5 metres

Mature Width: 3–4 metres

Betula Pendula Youngii is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Betula Pendula Youngii is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Betula Pendula Youngii frost tolerant?

Betula Pendula Youngii is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ produces slender yellow-brown catkins in early spring before the new leaves emerge. Though understated, these early-season flowers supply pollen for native bees and beneficial insects and mark the beginning of its fresh annual growth.

Does Betula Pendula Youngii flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fragrant
• Catkin-like

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Betula Pendula Youngii is Native to A cultivated form of the European Silver Birch (Betula pendula), which is native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically found in cool temperate forests.

Its dense, cascading branches offer excellent shelter and nesting sites for small birds, while its spring catkins support early-season pollinators such as native bees and hoverflies. The textured white bark and fine branching also encourage insect diversity, enhancing overall garden biodiversity.

Betula Pendula Youngii will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong canopy health and maintain its elegant weeping form.

Is Betula Pendula Youngii Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain its graceful weeping canopy and healthy foliage.