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    FAGUS
    FAGUS
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    FAGUS

    Commonly known as Rivers' purple 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
    • Pests & Diseases
      aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi.
    • Place of origin
      Central Europe to Caucasus
    • Deciduous
      Broadly elliptic to 12cm (5in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Purple
      Emerge deep purple, purple-green in summer, coppery in autumn
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      12m (39ft)
    • 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
    • Tolerates all
      Tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils including chalk.
    • Full sun
      For best colour.
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        12m (39ft)
      		  
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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
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    FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
    Purple beech
     
    Pot grown Small
    £12.50

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    Vermin & Pest Control
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    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
    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
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    1KG packet
    £8.25
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