Fagus sylvatica ‘Heterophylla’ (Beech). 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.
Woody perennial, Deciduous, Tree
Central and Southern Europe
Specimen, hedging, raw materials. Suitable for coastal conditions. Bronze coloured autumn foliage.
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They will grow poorly under prolonged drought.
Propagate from seed as soon as it autumns; cultivators must be grafted.
They may be attacked by aphids and are prone to fungi 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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