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FAGUS
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.
Buy Varieties of FAGUS
FAGUS longipetiolata
Beech
more tapered leaves than our native beech, bronze new growth and turning coppery-brown in autumn
FAGUS sylvatica
Common beech, Green beech
available NOV-FEB only
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
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
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00