Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica Add
Common Name: European Beech  
Plant photo of: Fagus sylvatica
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
  • Description

  • Notes

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.