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Common Beech, European Beech

Fagus sylvatica

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£308.00

About this product

Fagus sylvatica, also known as Common or European Beech, is one of the most majestic of our native trees which can grow very large with its low branched habit.

Beech trees thrive just about anywhere other than exposed and coastal locations. As Fagus sylvatica is shallow rooted, under planting is not recommended.

The leaves of Fagus sylvatica are yellow to green in spring and a rich russet brown in autumn. The small green spring flowers are wind-pollinated and produce a 3 sided beech "mast" nut within a spiky outer casing.

It does well in most reasonably fertile, well-drained soils, except heavy clay or light sand. Fagus sylvatica tends to favour more temperate climates and is difficult to establish when faced with extreme heat and drought. With this in mind, avoid planting in paved or tarmac areas where reflected heat and light makes Beech suffer.

European Beech has a wide range of uses – in woodland, parkland and in broad verge plantings – few trees can surpass its rich, copper autumn foliage.

The Medium sized specimens will be supplied with the lower branches still on the trunk and can therefore be used for instant hedging purposes.

Why do some trees hold onto their dead leaves?

Mature height: 20m+

Specifications

Common names
Common Beech, European Beech
Height of tree
20m+
Soil type
Well drained, Chalk/Alkaline, Acidic
Shape
Broad, Hedging
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Native
Looks good in
Summer, Autumn
Privacy
Screening from ground level
Location
Parkland, Avenue
Genus
Fagus