FAGUS SYLVATICA - European beech

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A large tree that is capable of great height if the conditions suit. It has a long slender trunk which greys with age and bright, glossy, dark-green, creased leaves. Slow growing as a specimen tree but spectacular with time it is also a great hedging option which responds well to trimming.

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Applications

Specimen tree
Screening and hedging
Ornamental
Large gardens

Beyond the norm

The European Beech trims very well to form a classic European-hedge effect. The fresh spring new leaves are vibrant green, maturing to a dark green before turning yellow in the autumn and then browning and holding over the winter months. This makes for an ever-changing hedge through the seasons.

Clipped height

1.5-5m

15 year height

5m

Mature height

15m+

Soil conditions

Well drained, moist soil

Wind

Hardy

Frost

Tolerant cold weather

Light

Full sun to part shade

Tree Shape

Upright, spreading, tall

Seasonal

Deciduous

Autumn colour

Yellow

Flower

Very small green flowers

Fruit

Origin

Europe

Available grades

15lt, 45lt