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FAGUS
Commonly known as Engler's 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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DeciduousLeaves to 11cm (4¼in) long with fine hairs. leaves turn yellow-bronze in autumn
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Height25m (82ft) -
Spread20m (66ft)
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TreeUsually multi-stemmed tree with light, branching structure. Vase-shaped when young, maturing to a more rounded form with spreading branches
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowElegant, medium-sized tree with dainty leaves
Pests & DiseasesAphids, bark scales, beech bark disease, bracket fungi, powdery mildew
Place of originCentral China. Introduced by Ernest Wilson 1907 -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
(see photos above)
Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
Fagus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of FAGUS
FAGUS longipetiolata
Beech
more tapered leaves than our native beech, bronze new growth and turning coppery-brown in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
FAGUS sylvatica
Common beech, Green beech
available NOV-FEB only
pot grown
Gift-wrapping available
individually £11.50 each , 10+ £10.00 each
FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'
Dawyck beech
flame-shaped beech
FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'
Golden Dawyck beech
compact and columnar growth with yellow-green young foliage turning green
FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'
Purple Dawyck beech
narrow and upright habit with deep purple foliage
FAGUS sylvatica 'Pendula'
Weeping beech
vigorous grower with pendulous branches
FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'
Purple beech
FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'
Weeping purple beech
weeping purple beech
FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'
Three-coloured beech
leaves edged with an irregular pink border
FAGUS sylvatica 'Riversii'
Rivers' purple beech
leaves of a very deep purple
FAGUS sylvatica 'Rohanii'
Purple fern-leaf beech
purple fern leaf beech
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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
