FAGUS
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FAGUS
Commonly known as Purple fern-leaf 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
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Pests & Diseases
aphids, bark scales, powdery mildew, beech bark disease, fungi. -
Place of origin
Central Europe to Caucasus -
DeciduousOval, wavy-margined, deeply cut leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Fully hardy
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PurpleBronze-purple in spring, red-purple in summer, orange-brown in autumn
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Height
15-20m (49-70ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft)
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TreeDense, pyramidal crown and ascending branches
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allTolerant of a wide range of well drained soils including chalk.
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Full sun
For best colour -
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Broadly conical
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Mature Size15-20m (49-70ft)
15m (49ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Fagus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - 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
