Common Beech. A British native tree with wavy margined leaves, pale at first, turning glossy dark green, then yellow to orange-brown in autumn. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 15m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fagus sylvatica
A British native tree with wavy margined leaves, pale at first, turning glossy dark green, then yellow to orange-brown in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Fagus |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvatica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Beech |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 25m |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Hedging |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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