Plant Details
Fagus sylvatica
European Beech
Exposure:
Sun
Plant Category:
Shade & Flowering Trees
Height:
Minimum 60 feet , Maximum 80 feet
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The classic, statuesque beech of Gothic novels. Somewhat spreading or columnar, growing 60-80' tall. Known for its fall color, F. sylvatica turns a coppery yellow and orange each year. Not only a fabulous specimen shade tree but also excellent for hedging. The bark is gray and smooth, developing an elephant hide appearance with age. Withstands a variety of soil conditions as long as it is well drained but prefers slightly acidic soil. Plant purple leaved varieties in full sun and the yellow-leaved varieties in partial shade. Does not do well with extreme heat.
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8 Nurseries Carry This Plant:
| Name | City/State | Phone | Prod Type | Availability | |
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 Heritage Seedlings & Liners Inc. |
Salem, OR | Email now | 503-585-9835 | Bare Root: 4 Container: 4 Liner: 4 Seedling: 4 |
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| Drakes Crossing Nursery | Silverton, OR | Email now | 503-873-4932 | Bare Root: X Liner: X Seedling: X |
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| JLPN Inc. | Salem, OR | Email now | 503-373-9781 | Container: 4 Seedling: 4 |
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| Kuenzi Turf & Nursery | Salem, OR | Email now | 503-585-8337 | BB: X Liner: X |
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| Robinson Nursery Inc. | McMinnville, OR | Email now | 877-855-8733 | Container: X |
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| Sester Farms Inc. | Gresham, OR | Email now | 503-663-4844 | Bare Root: X BB: X Container: X Liner: X |
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| Willamette Nurseries Inc. | Canby, OR | Email now | 503-263-6405 | Container: 4 Liner: 4 Seedling: 4 |
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| Willamette Tree Wholesale Inc. | Salem, OR | Email now | 503-390-2512 | BB: X Container: X |
Comments
Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:29 PM
The English Beech ; its varieties should be at the top of everyone's list of desirable large shade trees (Wyman); densely pyramidal to 90' with glossy dark-green leaves, a rich golden-copper in autumn. Sun-PSh/Med
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