Fagus sylvatica
European Beech, Common Beech
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 18m
Width:
11 - 14m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Residential, Wide Median
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
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Insects and Diseases
None too serious in the urban environment. Some potential bark disease issues.
Management Notes
None of significance
Cultivars
Asplenifolia, Atropunicea, Aurea Pendula, Black Swan, Cristata, Dawyck, Dawyck Gold, Dawyck Green, Dawyck Purple, Fastigiata, Horizontalis, Pendula, Purple Fountain, Purpurea, Purpurea Pendula, Red Obelisk, Riversii, Rohanii, Roseo-Marginata, Spaethiana, Tortuosa, Zlatia