Fagus Sylvatica 'Dawyck' (Fastigiate Beech)

Species	:	Fagus Sylvatica Dawyck
Common Name(s)	:	Fastigiate Beech
Genus	:	Fagus
Seasons of Interest	:	Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Narrow
Mature Size	:	Medium to Large (15-20m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

The Fastigiate Beech - a rather ugly name for a rather beautiful tree!

The Fastigiate Beech – a rather ugly name for a rather beautiful tree!

Originating in Dawyck, Scotland, in the mid 1800s, this architectural beauty won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

There are some wonderful specimens planted by some of the university colleges in Cambridge.

This medium to large tree has a columnar habit and is a very good choice for both wide verges and specimen plantings in parks.

Even when mature, it is seldom more than 3m wide.

Beech thrives just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations.

As it is shallow rooted, under planting is not recommended.

Mature height: 15-20m

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