Fagus sylvatica 'Swat Magret' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
These produce brown fruits from September onwards. The Common beech 'Swat Magret' also bears egg-shaped, black-red leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. 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
* tolerates pruning * dark red shoots * sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Swat Magret' are black-red, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Dark red shoots. Long lasting.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common beech 'Swat Magret' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common beech 'Swat Magret' is an upright and broad-growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 m and is approx. 10 - 15 m wide. Rapidly growing. As a rule, it 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 'Swat Magret' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.