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Beginner
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12m
max. spread |
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15m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Fagus sylvatica
Other names: Common beech, European beech
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Genus: Fagus
Species: F. sylvatica - F. sylvatica is a large and fast-growing deciduous tree with a broad, spreading crown; elliptic, yellow-green leaves in spring, turning rich russet-brown in autumn; and small, green flowers, followed by bristly fruits.
Fagus sylvatica is: Deciduous
Flower: Green, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Yellow-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Russet in Autumn
Fruit: Brown in Autumn
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Hyacinthoides non-scripta (Bluebell)
Fagus sylvatica (Common beech) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Topiary
Cultivation: Grows well in any but waterlogged soils in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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General post from
Camilla Hiley
I was wanting to put in some Fagus sylvatica topiary cubes,approx 1.50 high x 1.00m x 1.00m, but client does not want to pay price for ready formed topiary. Would planting hedging plants of 1.00 high
closely together work, and what spacing would you recommend.
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- Posted: Wed. 17th November 2010 17:04
- Last reply: Thu. 18th November 2010 08:43
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