5ft Common Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica | 3L Pot
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Rapidly growing deciduous hedge with stunning foliage that retains its leaves for an extended period.
- Leaves shimmer in golden-green hues, brightening before turning deep copper in autumn.
- Robust shrub reaching up to 5m in height, easily maintained between 1-5m.
- Thrives in any soil type except heavy clay or exposed windy areas, making it suitable as a windbreak.
- Deciduous, yet leaves remain on the plant throughout winter until new growth appears in spring.
- Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Species: Beech
- Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour
- Planting Time: January to December
- Flower Colour: Green
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Habit: Bushy
- Eventual Spread: 2-3m
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - hardy in all of UK and northern Europe, -20 to -15°C)
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Good resistance; may be affected by aphids, beech bark scale, and coral spot.
- Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil; prefers loamy soils. Avoid heavy clay or very wet soils.
- Pruning: Prune in summer; lightly trim in June if needed, with main pruning in late summer (August).
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing; expect 30-60cm per year.
- Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water regularly during the first year, especially in dry periods, to establish roots.
- Prune in late summer (August) to maintain desired shape and density.
- Avoid planting in heavy clay or very wet soils to prevent root issues.
- Monitor for pests like aphids and beech bark scale; treat promptly if detected.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 100-120cm
- Eventual Height: 5m; easily maintained at 1-5m
- Supplied As: 3L Pot
- Watering: Water when newly planted; during dry spells for at least a year after planting.
- Feeding: Not required; derives nutrients from the soil.
Highlights
- Rapidly growing deciduous hedge with stunning foliage that retains its leaves for an extended period.
- Leaves shimmer in golden-green hues, brightening before turning deep copper in autumn.
- Robust shrub reaching up to 5m in height, easily maintained between 1-5m.
- Thrives in any soil type except heavy clay or exposed windy areas, making it suitable as a windbreak.
- Deciduous, yet leaves remain on the plant throughout winter until new growth appears in spring.
- Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Beech
- Features: Native to UK, Autumn colour
- Planting Time: January to December
- Flower Colour: Green
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Habit: Bushy
- Eventual Spread: 2-3m
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6 - hardy in all of UK and northern Europe, -20 to -15°C)
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Good resistance; may be affected by aphids, beech bark scale, and coral spot.
- Soil Type: Any well-drained, fertile soil; prefers loamy soils. Avoid heavy clay or very wet soils.
- Pruning: Prune in summer; lightly trim in June if needed, with main pruning in late summer (August).
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing; expect 30-60cm per year.
Planting & Care
- Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water regularly during the first year, especially in dry periods, to establish roots.
- Prune in late summer (August) to maintain desired shape and density.
- Avoid planting in heavy clay or very wet soils to prevent root issues.
- Monitor for pests like aphids and beech bark scale; treat promptly if detected.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 100-120cm
- Eventual Height: 5m; easily maintained at 1-5m
- Supplied As: 3L Pot
- Watering: Water when newly planted; during dry spells for at least a year after planting.
- Feeding: Not required; derives nutrients from the soil.
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