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Beech | Fagus trees
The Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the European beech, is a large deciduous tree, celebrated for its smooth, gray bark and lush, broad leaves. It reaches up to 40 meters in height, displaying a vast, domed canopy. In spring, its leaves are a vibrant green, turning a rich copper in autumn. This tree thrives in well-drained, fertile soils and is native to Europe.
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Fagus sylvatica | European Beech - Height 155-190cm - 12lt
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Fagus sylvatica is a beautiful, large, law-branched, deciduous tree, with pyramidal habit when young and more rounded and spreading crown when mature and thin, smooth, grey bark. Ovate, pale green to dark green leaves turn golden bronze in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by edible, triangular beech nuts in autumn.
Common Beech grows best in deep, rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t tolerate waterlogged soils or heavy clay. Once established, somewhat tolerant to drought. It is generally disease-free and pest-free. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. It may not grow well in urban areas and doesn’t like to be moved, it is difficult to transplant.
Fagus sylvatica is a beautiful, large tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree for large lawns and parks. It can withstand pruning so it can be used for informal hedges and screens.
Fagus Sylvatica Purpurea | Copper Beech - 160-190cm - 12lt
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Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, or Copper Beech, is a beautiful variant of European Beech. It’s a large, deciduous tree with pyramidal crown when young, rounded and spreading when mature, and smooth, grey bark. It is known for its deep purple foliage, copper red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish flowers appear in spring and are followed by edible fruit, beech mast, in autumn. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea prefers deep, rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t tolerate waterlogged soils or heavy clay. Once established, somewhat tolerant to drought. It is generally disease-free and pest-free. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. It may not grow well in urban areas and it is difficult to transplant. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, with its dramatic purple and coppery foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens or parks. Great for hedges and screens, especially since it holds dead leaves deep into winter, almost until new leaves emerge.
Fagus Sylvatica Dawkye | Dawyck Beech - 450-500cm, 50lt
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Fagus sylvatica Dawkye is a medium-sized, fastigiated, pyramidal, deciduous tree with an elegant, slender, columnar habit and soft, smooth, grey bark. Oval to ovate, glossy, dark green leaves that turn orange and brown in autumn. Small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers grow in catkins and bloom in spring. They are followed by large, beech nuts. Fagus sylvatica Dawkye prefers humus rich, moist, well-drained soils and doesn’t tolerate too wet or waterlogged soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is moderately tolerant of frost, air pollution and wind. Generally, doesn’t have any serious problems with pests or diseases. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. It can be difficult to transplant. Fagus sylvatica Dawkye is a gorgeous columnar, perfect as a specimen tree in large gardens and parks, great for avenues and broad or narrow streets. It can be used for informal hedges and screens.
Fagus Sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'| Copper Beech - Girth 8-10cm - Height 240-260cm - 70lt
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Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, or Copper Beech, is a beautiful variant of European Beech. It’s a large, deciduous tree with pyramidal crown when young, rounded and spreading when mature, and smooth, grey bark. It is known for its deep purple foliage, copper red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish flowers appear in spring and are followed by edible fruit, beech mast, in autumn. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea prefers deep, rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t tolerate waterlogged soils or heavy clay. Once established, somewhat tolerant to drought. It is generally disease-free and pest-free. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. It may not grow well in urban areas and it is difficult to transplant. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, with its dramatic purple and coppery foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens or parks. Great for hedges and screens, especially since it holds dead leaves deep into winter, almost until new leaves emerge.
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by Arundel Arboretum on Sep 01, 2022
Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ / Copper
Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ is a noble majestic tree which stands out in a woodland planting and as a specimen tree. This large deciduous tree can grow up to 30m tall, with a spread of 15-20m. The dark red-purple foliage appears in spring, which then turns a darker bronze-green during the summer, before finally turning golden brown in autumn. Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ can be planted in full sun or partial shade. This tree can dominate the landscape and is therefore ideal for a parkland setting.
Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’ / Dawyck Beech
Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’ is an upright, narrow, deciduous tree, which becomes broadly columnar with age. This tree has wavy margined green leaves in the spring, which turn yellow\orange\brown in the autumn. Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’ can be planted in either full sun or partial shade. It has an eventual height of 12m+ and an eventual spread of between 4-8m. Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck’ prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Fagus sylvatica / Common Beech
Fagus sylvatica is a large, handsome, vigorous deciduous tree, often seen as a specimen and in woodland plantations. It has a broad spreading crown. Fagus sylvatica leaves are a fresh green in the spring, turning rich russet-brown in the autumn. When used for hedging, Fagus sylvatica will keeps its leaves which can look very attractive in the autumn\winter sunshine. It has an ultimate height of 12m+ and a spread of 8m+. Fagus sylvatica prefers a moist well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade positions. Fagus sylvatica is often used for logs.