Fagus Sylvatica (Beech) 'Rohanii'

Species	:	Fagus Sylvatica Rohanii
Common Name(s)	:	Beech
Tree Features	:	Red/Purple Foliage,Dissected Leaves
Genus	:	Fagus
Growth Rate	:	Slow Growing
Seasons of Interest	:	Summer Interest
Shape	:	Pyramidal
Mature Size	:	Large (over 20m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

A slow growing cultivar, even by beech standards.

Thought to be a cross between Fagus sylvatica Quercifolia and Purpurea, this extremely pretty tree is relatively rare but highly prized.

Introduced in the mid 1890s, we only ever have a few to sell every year so if you wanted one for your collection it would be best to reserve in good time!

Perhaps best described as a purple leaved form of Fagus sylvatica Asplenifolia, this slow growing, large, pyramidal tree is perfect for parks and large open spaces.

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

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

It does well in most reasonably fertile, well drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand.

Mature height: 15-20m

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