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<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>
<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>
<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>
<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>
<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>
<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>

Fagus sylvatica

common beech

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If allowed to grow naturally, Fagus sylvatica is a majestic plant that will grow to make a tall, spreading tree,...

20 litre pot | 1.75 - 2.0m tall
£164.99
In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
£55.99 £69.99
available to order from autumn
12 litre pot | 1.5 - 1.8m tall
£79.99 £99.99
available to order from autumn
bare root | 1.2m tall
£27.99 £34.99
available to order from autumn
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Delivery options

Standard £7.99

Named Day £14.99

Plant description

If allowed to grow naturally, Fagus sylvatica is a majestic plant that will grow to make a tall, spreading tree, but it is also well suited (and much sought after) for hedging. Its wavy-edged green leaves emerge from bud covered with silky hairs, but soon turn a glossy dark green - and then, in autumn, (see first image above), it takes on strong seasonal reds, yellows, and browns. This foliage is often retained throughout the winter, only dropping when the new growth emerges the following spring.

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Fagus sylvatica:

Plant as soon as possible after delivery (especially if you’ve purchased the bare root option) applying mycorrhizal fungi directly to the roots (either as powder or root gel) and mixing some well-rotted organic matter into the the excavated soil, firm the soil around the roots and stake firmly. Water in well and continue to water frequently during the following growing season,

Please note:

This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

Warning

Pets: Harmful if eaten

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