Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' - P9

Description
The Common beech 'Dawyck' (Fagus sylvatica) is an upright, columnar large tree that produces greenish flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce brown fruits from September. The Common beech 'Dawyck' 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 20 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica fastigiata, Fagus sylvatica 'Fastigiata'.

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 'Dawyck' are medium green, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common beech 'Dawyck' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Dawyck' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Dawyck' is an upright and columnar growing large tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3 m wide. As a rule, it grows 30 - 40 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.

Flower
The greenish flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary

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