common beech

Also known as: European beech

Large, vigorous deciduous tree reaching 30m in height, with a broad, spreading crown. Leaves broadly elliptic, yellow-green in spring, rich golden copper to russet-brown in autumn. Small, green flowers in early spring, are followed by bristly fruits (nuts)

Scientific classification

Species: common beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Genus: Fagus
Family: Fagaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: wider than 8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of common beech

Distribution map

Europe to Caucasus

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of common beech

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common beech care guide

Weekly deep root watering during prolonged hot dry summer weather
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Weekly deep root watering during prolonged hot dry summer weather

Fertilizing

Deciduous tree granular feed once annually early spring growth start

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Growing

Tolerant of a range of soils including chalk, grow in full sun or partial shade. For best colour, position in full sun. For more information see beech cultivation

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