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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' (Dawyck beech)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 15m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'

Other names: Fagus sylvatica 'Fastigiata', Dawyck beech


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Genus: Fagus

Variety or cultivar: 'Dawyck' _ 'Dawyck' is a large, upright, columnar tree with green leaves turning orange-brown in autumn.

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' is: Deciduous

Flower: Insignificant or absent, Green in Spring

Foliage: Yellow-green in Spring; Green in Summer; Russet in Autumn

Fruit: Brown in Autumn

Tree shape: Broadly columnar, Erect, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Hyacinthoides non-scripta (Bluebell)

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Specific pests: Aphids , Beech bark scale

Specific diseases: Beech bark disease , Bracket fungi on standing trees , Coral spot , Foot and root rot , Heart rot

General care

Pruning: The removal or damaged or diseased shoots, is required. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Grafting. REGISTER to read more...


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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' (Dawyck beech) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Foliage only

Cultivation: Grows well in any but waterlogged soils in sun or partial shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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