Beech Tree
€6.95
Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a hardy deciduous tree, long naturalised across Ireland though native to Britain and much of continental Europe, offered here as a young, well-rooted tree — supplied bare-root from November to March and as a potted tree the rest of the year. Given space, it develops smooth grey bark and a broad, elegant canopy, eventually reaching 20 to 30 m, with fresh green spring leaves turning golden copper in autumn; clipped hedges hold their coppery leaves through winter for excellent screening. Small nuts, known as beech mast, are edible in small amounts when properly prepared but are valued mainly as food for birds and squirrels. Beech thrives on neutral to lime-rich, well-drained ground and dislikes waterlogging. A strong choice for traditional hedging, woodland gardens and shelterbelts in Irish and UK gardens.
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing trees closer together if growing as a hedge. Water well during the first few dry seasons while establishing, and mulch each spring with compost or leaf mould to retain moisture and feed the soil. Prune young trees only to remove dead, damaged or crossing branches; hedges should be trimmed once or twice a year to keep them dense. Avoid heavy, waterlogged sites, and allow plenty of room if growing as a specimen tree.
