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    FAGUS
    FAGUS
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    FAGUS

    Commonly known as Golden beech

    Genus of 10 species of deciduous trees widely distributed in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.

    A tree whose leaf arrangement produces dense shade.

    Generally accepted as native in southeastern UK and introduced further north and west.

    Used to smoke Westphalian ham and in fermentation tanks for Budweiser beer.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi.
    • Place of origin
      Discovered in Serbia and introduced in the 1890s
    • Deciduous
      Elliptic-ovate, wavy-margined leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      20-25m (70-80ft)
    • Spread
      15m (50ft)
    • Tree
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Tolerates all
      Tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils including chalk.
    • Partial shade
      For best colour.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      20-25m (70-80ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        15m (50ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    FAGUS sylvatica
    Common beech, Green beech
    Available NOV-FEB only
     
    Pot grown
    £11.50
    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'
    Dawyck beech
    Flame-shaped beech
     
    Grafted
    £30.00
    FAGUS sylvatica 'Pendula'
    Weeping beech
    Vigorous grower with pendulous branches
     
    Grafted
    £45.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
    Purple beech
     
    Pot grown Small
    £12.50

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    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
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    £15.50
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