Fagus englerana (Chinese beech). This species of deciduous tree will produce lance-shaped, elliptical-ovate leaves that have a yellow-green above with blue-green beneath. They bark is grey and smooth.
Deciduous, Tree
C China
Grown for their habit, foliage and autumn colour. Good for hedging.
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They will grow in many well-drained soils, with full sun or partial shade
Sow the seeds in the autumn, you can graft some species in the winter.
Watch out for bark disease, aphids and powdery mildew.
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I have about 20 plants of the above which I have dug out. Most of them have a fairly good root system and would make around 10m hedge. Anyone interested?
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