Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

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, Japanese, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Park, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

This beech grows about 20 to 30 feet tall and 20 feet or more wide. It has a weeping, irregular form, but it still gets tall as it maintains a central leader. Leaves are dark green with wavy margins; leaves turn golden yellow in the fall. Insignificant yellow spring flowers are followed by little nuts much enjoyed by birds.

Beeches are lovely trees, but are a little resentful of our hot, dry summers. Plant in loamy, well draining soil and mulch amply to keep roots cool. Does not do well in wet or heavily compacted soils. Selectively prune to control width, and remove branches that grow straight up; otherwise, do not shear for it will cause the growth to become overly dense and twiggy. Interesting accent or specimen pant. See Guide for planting tips.