Common Beech
Common Name: Common Beech
Genus: Fagus
Species: sylvatica
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Height: 2500cm
Spread: 1500cm
Time to plant seeds: October to March
Often called lady of the woods, this is possibly our most beautiful native tree with smooth grey bark and copper and russet autumn foliage. It makes a superb hedge, retaining its foilage through winter but as a tree it is too large for all but the biggest gardens.
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