Beech

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Beech

Beech Overview

DESCRIPTIONA versatile, handsome tree, the beech takes center stage in the garden come fall when leaves change to red, gold, orange, or brown. Beech trees stand proudly upright or bend and weep; jagged leaves vary from deep green to variegated rose, white, green, or bronzy-purple. For the best leaf color, plant beeches in full sun. The hardy American beech is a U.S. native with larger leaves and light gray bark.
GENUS NAMEFagus
COMMON NAMEBeech
PLANT TYPETree
LIGHTPart Sun, Sun
HEIGHT8 to 20 feet
WIDTH35 to 45 feet
FOLIAGE COLORBlue/Green, Purple/Burgundy
SEASON FEATURESColorful Fall Foliage, Spring Bloom, Winter Interest
SPECIAL FEATURESAttracts Birds, Good for Containers
ZONES5, 6, 7, 8
PROPAGATIONSeed, Stem Cuttings
PROBLEM SOLVERSSlope/Erosion Control
 

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European beech

Fagus sylvatica features smooth gray bark and glossy leaves that turn gold in autumn. It grows 80 feet tall and 50 feet wide. Zones 5-7

 
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‘Tricolor’ beech

Fagus sylvatica ‘Tricolor’ bears green foliage variegated with splashes of pink and white. It grows 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Zones 5-7

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