Fagus sylvatica
ENGLISH BEECH, EUROPEAN BEECH
Fagaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, UK, SW Asia-Middle East

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Fagus sylvatica
ENGLISH BEECH, EUROPEAN BEECH
Fagaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
18m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; yellow & orange-brown in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal designs

Uses: formal screen, pleach, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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