Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' - 150-175 CM FTH. WHIP RB

Description
In addition, the Common beech 'Black Swan', egg-shaped, dark red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 8 metres and grows to a width of approx. 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Black Swan' are dark red, egg-shaped. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Black Swan' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Black Swan' is an upright, spreading and overhanging large or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Use
Solitary

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