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Beech pleached

Fagus sylvatica full pleached

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About this product

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 three-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 make Beech suffer.

Fagus sylvatica is an excellent choice for lower-level screening. It can be trained as a hedge or pleached into panels, which is precisely how these specimens are prepared.

These medium-sized, fully pleached specimens are trained on frames measuring 1.2m wide by 2m tall. At the base, they have a small clear stem approximately 60-80cm high. When Beech trees are prepared in this way, they typically retain their brown leaves throughout the winter, making them especially effective for year-round screening.

We also offer a non-pleached Fagus sylvatica, ideal for those seeking a more traditional appearance.

Mature height: 20m+

Specifications

Common names
Beech pleached
Soil type
Well drained, Chalk/Alkaline, Acidic
Shape
Pleached
Foliage Colour
Green
Pleached tree
Yes
Privacy
Screening above the fence, Screening from ground level
Location
Garden
Genus
Fagus sylvatica