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    FAGUS
    FAGUS longipetiolata
    FAGUS longipetiolata
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FAGUS longipetiolata

    Commonly known as Beech

    More tapered leaves than our native beech, bronze new growth and turning coppery-brown in autumn
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, bark scales, beech bark disease, fungi, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Central Asia. Central and western China
    • Deciduous
      Sparsely serrated leaves 7-13cm (2¾-5in) long with conspicuous veins
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Serrate
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Smooth, grey bark
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
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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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    10m²
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    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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