Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Common beech 'Zlatia' also has egg-shaped, light green leaves. The golden-yellow 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 approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * golden yellow shoots * sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Zlatia' are light green, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Golden yellow shoots. Common beech 'Zlatia' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common beech 'Zlatia' is an upright and broad-growing large tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 15 m and is approx. 4 - 8 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 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 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
Hedge (pruning), specimen, topiary

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