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Fagus sylvatica

Family Fagaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 24 m (50 - 80 ft)
Spread 10 - 15 m (35 - 50 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tree Fagus sylvatica (common beech) yields medium green blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Fagus sylvatica (common beech). Fagus sylvatica (common beech) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Fagus sylvatica is alight with fall colour.