Fagus sylvatica'Tortuosa' - HO 8-10 CM FEATHERED RB

Description
The Common beech 'Tortuosa' (Fagus sylvatica) is a bizarre, overhanging small tree that produces inconspicuous flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce brown fruits from September. The Common beech 'Tortuosa' 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 approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fagus sylvatica var. suentelensis.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common beech 'Tortuosa' are medium green, ovate, alternate, wavy. They are about 5 - 10 cm in size. Common beech 'Tortuosa' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Common beech 'Tortuosa' is a bizarre and overhanging small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 12 m and is approx. 6 - 15 m wide.

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.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary

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