£2.50
Beech is a versatile, majestic tree with a smooth silver grey bark. New spring leaves are a superb lime green and in autumn they turn a rich copper gold colour. Makes an excellent specimen tree or an outstanding hedges. Pollution tolerant, it will cope with exposed and cold sites but will not grow in coastal areas.
Fagus sylvatica
Common name: Common Green Beech.
Native: Europe
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 8m x 4m
Treatment required: Mildly dormant requires 12 weeks stratification treatment.
Germinal seeds / kg: 3000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils provided they are well drained, dislikes waterlogging.
Planting instructions: Sun or part shade
Mature height: 25m
| Weight | 10.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Fagus |
| Size | 10gm seed pack (30 seeds approx) |
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Native | yes |
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