Fagus sylvatica - Cultivation Notes
This large native tree is both hardy and tolerant! Flourishing on any well drained soil (avoid heavy clays mind) Fagus makes a great hedge if trimmed twice yearly. Plant in full sun in autumn, but be warned Beech gets big!
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Fagus sylvatica:
- Attractive autumn colour
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- 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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