Fagus - green beech - forms a dense hedge with oval, wavy green leaves that change to bronze/ brown, the beech holds onto these throughout autumn a...
View full detailsFagus are deciduous native hedger that bears oval copper / purple leaves that turn shiny copper in autumn, it does hold onto some of the golden bro...
View full detailsFagus - green beech - forms a dense tree with oval, wavy green leaves that change to bronze/ brown, the beech holds onto these throughout autumn an...
View full detailsFagus - beech - is a traditional English hedge that has lovely green or copper purple, oval wavy edged foliage that changes throughout the season w...
View full detailsFagus Sylvatica Atropunicea known as Copper Beech is a striking and versatile tree that brings exceptional beauty and structure to gardens. Here ar...
View full detailsFagus are large deciduous trees with smooth grey bark, ovate leaves colouring well in autumn, and inconspicuous flowers followed by usually spiny f...
View full detailsBeech are commonly referred to as Fagus Sylvatica, European Beech or Common Beech, are deciduous trees that typically achieve a final height of 5 metres when fully mature and has a growth rate of around 30-60cm per year.
We have two popular beech trees:
Green Beech (Fagus Sylvatica) Famed for its splendid foliage, the beloved beech boasts a profusion of bright, fluttering leaves, displaying a delicate golden-green hue throughout spring and summer that gradually intensifies, turning into a stunning copper shade come autumn.
Purple Beech (Fagus Atropurpurea) similar to the loved green variety but with the rich purple foliage that is very warm and colourful, brightening up any garden.
Although not officially classed as an evergreen, the striking winter leaves provide visual interest year-round, as well as offering the practical benefits of privacy and shielding from wind and noise. This tree is also great for wildlife, offering valuable habitat and creating vivid seasonal interest.
Traditionally, these trees are solitary, forming an elegant formal focal point. Nevertheless, they can also be often found in mixed native hedges to introduce a touch of semi-evergreen allure. Beech additionally serves as a valuable windbreak.
So, what sets Beech (Fagus) apart? Let's take a closer look at the advantages:
Year-round appeal: Beech trees offer year-round beauty, with fresh leaves in the warmer months and a stunning display of warm copper tones in the fall.
Privacy and screening: Beech trees have dense foliage that forms an effective privacy screen, making them an excellent choice for creating secluded garden areas or shielding your property from prying eyes.
Planting and maintaining Beech (fagus) is relatively straightforward. They thrive in well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types. Here are some key considerations:
Pruning Beech Trees: Regular pruning in Beech hedging should be pruned once or twice a year depending on how quickly it grows. Pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain the desired shape and promotes healthy growth. In the second year of being planted, it will grow quickly as it becomes more established. We would suggest pruning the hedge with loppers or if you have the time using secatueurs as it will leave the hedge looking tidier.
Feeding Fagus: The best feed for beech is bonemeal and fish blood and bone, this can be done throughout the growing season, normally in late Spring and again in late Summer.
