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:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Suitable for hedging or topiary
Weaknesses of Fagus sylvatica
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
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