Description
About common beech
(Fagus sylvatica)
A fast-growing tree with wavy-edged leaves that turn coppery-bronze in autumn.
Growth and size
Mature height: 40m.
Growth rate: 30-60cm per year.
Supplied as 20-50cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Food plant for moth caterpillars, including barred hook-tip, clay triple-lines and olive crescent.
Seeds are eaten by mice, voles, squirrels and birds.
Soil and conditions
Grows well in partial shade on well-drained soil.
Not suitable for waterlogged sites.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
The beech is known as the queen of British trees.
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