Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Fagus sylvatica is a deciduous tree that grows 50' to 60' tall and 35' to 50' wide with glossy leathery dark green leaves in the spring and in the fall will turn gold to brown. It requires medium watering, full sun to half shade and likes average rich well drained soil.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.