More about the plant below:
European beech (Fagus sylvatica)
category : trees
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 40 m
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, alkaline, acidic
preferences soil : fertile, humus, sandy loam, permeable
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green, purple, yellow, white-green
color of flowers : yellow
habit : woody, columnar, weeping, shrubby
period flowering : April-May
seeding : autumn
reproduction:sowing, grafting
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : hedges, rebates, parks
pace height : depends on variety
Common Beech - silhouetteCommon beech - developmental featuresStand for the common beechCommon beech - plantingCommon beech - careCommon beech - applicationAdviceEuropean beech - silhouette
The common beech is the most common species of the genus Fagus.Although it is not a popular garden tree (a mature specimen can reach 40 m), it is a valued hedge species.Beech is prone to pruning, has dense and long-lasting foliage (leaves persist throughout the winter until new ones appear in spring).
European beech - developmental features
European beech is a fast-growing species, up to 50 cm per year, depending on the climate and variety. Trees tolerate pruning very well, they can be made of virtually any size. The beech has ovate, slightly shiny leaves.
In the mother form they are green, in the varieties they can have different colors.In the variety 'Purpurea' the leaves are dark red. Beech fruits, also called beech trees, are tasty, raw, but inedible.
Stand for the common beech
The beech tolerates both sun and partial shade, prefers slightly moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
European beech - planting
Common beech can be planted from October to April, but it is best if you choose an autumn date.The substrate must be thoroughly loosened, after planting the plant, water it abundantly.
European beech - care
Shoots should be pruned in spring, before the development of young buds, then in July / August.Beech can be attacked by mealybugs, but this pest is not dangerous for the plant.Beech adapts very badly to compacted ground.
European beech - application
A beech hedge can be of different heights. This type of planting was already established in baroque gardens.
Tip
The hedge should have a trapezoidal cross-section.Thanks to this, the sun's rays will also reach the lower parts of the plants.
