European Beech
Botanical Name:
Fagus sylvatica- Densely branched, upright, oval to rounded, spreading crown
- Dark green ovate to elliptic glossy leaves have a wavy texture
- Leaves turn a golden-bronze in fall, change to light brown, and persist, sometimes well into the next year
- Smooth, light gray bark
- Will produce a nut enclosed in a spiny bract
Hardiness Zone
4
Height
15 m-18 m
Spread
12 m-15 m
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European Beech
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Growth Rate
- Medium
- Slow
Foliage Colour
- Bronze
- Golden
- Green (dark)
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Deciduous
- Edible
- Fall Color
Shape
- Oval
- Pyramidal/Columnar
Garden Uses
- Hedge
- Specimen
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- A large tree at maturity, ideal for large spaces such as lawn and parks. Low-branched trees can be planted in multiples and pruned to create a dense screening or hedge. European beech grow best in a rich, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Additional Notes
- European beech is primarily distinguished from the similar American beech by its smaller size, darker gray bark, and smaller leaves.
Size: 60cm 1g
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