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    FAGUS
    FAGUS
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FAGUS FAGUS FAGUS FAGUS AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Golden Eagle' and FAGUS sylvatica aurea 'Pendula' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. FAGUS sylvatica aurea 'Pendula' and HYDRANGEA sargentiana 'Gold Rush' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FAGUS

    Commonly known as 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
    • Good to know
      Except for sylvatica require long, warm summers to thrive.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Deciduous
    • Hedge
      Ideal for hedging
    • Tree
    • Full sun
      For best colour in purple beeches
    • Partial shade
      For yellow varieties
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Fagus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
    View Planting Combinations

    Varieties
    FAGUS sylvatica
    Common beech, Green beech
    Available NOV-FEB only
     
    Pot grown
    £11.50
    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'
    Dawyck beech
    Flame-shaped beech
     
    Grafted
    £45.00
    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
    Purple beech
     
    Pot grown Small
    £12.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tree & Shrub
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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