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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....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves to 11cm (4¼in) long with fine hairs. leaves turn yellow-bronze in autumn
  • Height
    25m (82ft)
  • Spread
    20m (66ft)
  • Tree
    Usually multi-stemmed tree with light, branching structure. Vase-shaped when young, maturing to a more rounded form with spreading branches
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy 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
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Elegant, medium-sized tree with dainty leaves
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, bark scales, beech bark disease, bracket fungi, powdery mildew
    Place of origin
    Central China. Introduced by Ernest Wilson 1907
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile

Buy Varieties of FAGUS

FAGUS longipetiolata

FAGUS longipetiolata

Beech

more tapered leaves than our native beech, bronze new growth and turning coppery-brown in autumn

 
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FAGUS sylvatica

FAGUS sylvatica

Common beech, Green beech

available NOV-FEB only

 
pot grown
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individually £11.50 each , 10+ £10.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck'

Dawyck beech

flame-shaped beech

 
Grafted
£45.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

Golden Dawyck beech

compact and columnar growth with yellow-green young foliage turning green

 
Grafted
£40.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Purple Dawyck beech

narrow and upright habit with deep purple foliage

 
Grafted
£40.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Pendula'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Pendula'

Weeping beech

vigorous grower with pendulous branches

 
Grafted
£45.00 each 
FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea'

Purple beech

 
Pot grown Small
individually £12.50 each , 10+ £11.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula'

Weeping purple beech

weeping purple beech

 
Grafted
£50.00 each 
FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

Three-coloured beech

leaves edged with an irregular pink border

 
Grafted
£45.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Riversii'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Riversii'

Rivers' purple beech

leaves of a very deep purple

 
Grafted
£40.00 each 
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FAGUS sylvatica 'Rohanii'

FAGUS sylvatica 'Rohanii'

Purple fern-leaf beech

purple fern leaf beech

 
Grafted
£42.50 each 
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