Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30m | Max | 20m |
10m | Min | 10m |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Beech Overview
This species is a round tall species with smooth, grey bark and shiny dark green foliage which will turn yellow in the autumn. It is a spreading tree that will require plenty of space. It will bear yellow male flowers and green clusters of female flowers, they are followed by edible nuts that will also attract wildlife.
Common problems with Beech
How to propagate Beech
Grafting
Propagate from seed as soon as it autumns; cultivators must be grafted.
Seed
Other uses of Beech
Specimen, hedging, raw materials. Suitable for coastal conditions. Bronze coloured autumn foliage.