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Fagus sylvatica
Common Beech 

Fagus sylvatica
Common name

Common Beech

Group

Trees

Family

Fagaceae

Description

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.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Rounded to broadly spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
25m
Ultimate spread
15m

Colour

Flowers
Lavender; Mauve in April; June
Foliage
Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Green in August; September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered Site
Soil
Slightly Acidic
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Woodland; Hedging
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering; Early spring Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Divide every 3 years; Feed; Cut back in winter
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Powdery mildew

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular Rootballed 14-16 EHS --- £323.01 £ 1
Regular Rootballed 150-175 cm --- £25.64 £ 7
Regular 7.5 litre 150-175 cm --- £18.01 £ 7
Regular 5 litre 100-125 cm --- £11.49 £ 450
Regular 5 litre 80-100 cm --- £11.49 £ 241
Regular 2 litre 40-60 cm --- £4.10 £ 17