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Tree Fagus sylvatica European Beech, Common Beech

 

 

 

 
Description Considered a stately tree grown for form and foliage, European Beech produce solid smooth-barked silver-grey trunks, broad rounded crowns, toothed oval leaves and branches down to ground level. They also produce small flower clusters in spring. Autumn colour is spectacular.    
Foliage
Deciduous
   
Form
Horizontal Branching
   
Mature Size 20 x 10m    
Uses A great feature tree on its own or it can be pleached and/or clipped to form a hedge.    
Position & Soil They grow best in deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. They are surface-rooting trees, and the selected planting site should be in a sheltered spot. Trim lightly to allow the natural shape to develop.    
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Substitutes • Carpinus betulus
• Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
    
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