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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'

    Commonly known as Dawyck beech

    AWARD
    Flame-shaped beech
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi.
    • Place of origin
      UK. Dawyck Estate, Scottish Borders in the early 1800s
    • Deciduous
      Elliptic-ovate, wavy-margined leaves to 10cm (4in) long turning yellow to orange-brown in autumn.
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      20m (65ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tree
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils including chalk.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      20m (65ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
      		  
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