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    FAGUS
    FAGUS
    © 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
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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
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
    Purple beech
     
    Pot grown Small
    £12.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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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