Fagus sylvatica - Cultivation Notes
Tolerating full sun or partial shade, this Euphorbia will flourish in dry thin soils such as chalk, as well as humus rich moist soils. Cut back dead flowers after flowering - but beware of toxic sap.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Fagus sylvatica:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Fruit / berry producing
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Suitable for hedging or topiary
Weaknesses of Fagus sylvatica
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
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