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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - oval to elliptic-oblong coarsely to finely toothed leaves.
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Tree - flowers appear with the leaves. Males are in spherical heads, females in pairs within 4-lobed bracts which develop into cupules containing nuts.
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Full sun - for best colour in purple beeches. -
Partial shade - for yellow-leaved. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - except for sylvatica require long, warm summers to thrive. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi. -
Place of origin - northern hemisphere. -
Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving -
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Tolerates all - tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils including chalk.
Fagus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Checking ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of FAGUS
FAGUS engleriana >
Commonly known as: Beech, Beech.
A rare species with glaucous sea-green foliage. Leaves longer and more slender than the common beech
FAGUS longipetiolata >
Commonly known as: Beech.
More tapered leaves than our native beech, bronze new growth and turning coppery-brown in autumn
FAGUS orientalis >
Commonly known as: Oriental beech.
Larger ovate leaves than our native beech and a zig-zag habit to the new growth. Good yellow autumn colour
FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' >
Commonly known as: Golden Dawyck beech.
Compact and columnar growth with yellow-green young foliage turning green
FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' >
Commonly known as: Purple Dawyck beech.
Narrow and upright habit with deep purple foliage
FAGUS sylvatica 'Pendula' >
Commonly known as: Weeping beech.
Vigorous grower with pendulous branches
FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' >
Commonly known as: Three-coloured beech.
Leaves edged with an irregular pink border
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
