Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

Fagus sylvatica or green beech is capable of making a really formal hedge as well as being in mixed native hedgerows. While it is deciduous it can hold the majority of its coppery dead leaves over the winter to give increased privacy, only losing them just before the new leaves appear in the spring. A classic hedge that is suitable for any garden.

ASPECT

Coast Exposed

Coast Sheltered

Inland Exposed

Inland Sheltered

Heavy Shade

HEIGHT

Less then 1m

1-2.5m

2.5-5m

Over 5m

SOIL

Heavy Clay

Medium Loam

Light Sandy

Peat

Acid

Alkaline

Poorly Drained

TRIMMING

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FEEDING

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FLOWERING

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HARDINESS

Hardy to -10°C

Hardy to below -10°C

GROWTH RATE

60cm per year