Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana' - 150-175 CM RB

Description
In addition, the Common beech 'Spaethiana', 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. 18 metres and grows to a width of approx. 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive bronze autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Spaethiana' are dark red, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common beech 'Spaethiana' turns bright bronze in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common beech 'Spaethiana' is an upright and broad-growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 18 m and is approx. 9 - 15 m wide. Rapidly growing. It 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 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.

Use
Solitary

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