Fagus sylvatica - 40-60 CM C4

Description
The Common beech (Fagus sylvatica) is an upright, broad, large tree that produces greenish flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce brown fruits from September. The Common beech also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech are medium green, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common beech turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Silver-grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Hedge (pruning), specimen, topiary

Root
Fagus sylvatica is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.