European Beech, Common Beech
Native to Central and Southern Europe, Fagus sylvatica (European Beech) is a beautiful, large, deciduous tree with a densely pyramidal to rounded-spreading crown. Its foliage of broadly elliptic, lustrous leaves (4 in. long or 10 cm), is pale green when young, dark green when mature, and turns rich russet and golden brown colors in the fall. Branching to the ground, its smooth, gray bark is truly stunning in the winter landscape. In mid-late spring, small, yellow-green flowers are on display. They are followed by bristly fruits, which ripen in the fall and are edible. Smaller and more amenable than Fagus grandifolia (American Beech), European Beech has been widely planted in Europe and North America for centuries. It makes a superb shade tree or specimen tree for a large landscape. Excellent for hedges and screens.
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Fagus |
Common names | Beech, European Beech |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 50' - 60' (15.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread | 35' - 50' (10.7m - 15.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Fagus |
Common names | Beech, European Beech |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 50' - 60' (15.2m - 18.3m) |
Spread | 35' - 50' (10.7m - 15.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens |
How many Fagus sylvatica (European Beech) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Fagus sylvatica (European Beech) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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