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Tree · Fagaceae family
Fagus sylvatica
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (69 in).
Plant 34.4 ft apart.
Reaches maturity in about 20–50 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.
container plant: March–April, October–November; bare-root: March, October–November
May–June
What to plant now (March) full list in March (284) →What to plant now (April) full list in April (323) →What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →What to plant now (November) full list in November (147) →
Feeding
up to 0.18 oz/sq ft a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Gray-white waxy powder on the trunk and thicker branches (colonies about 0 in). The damaged bark then lets in the fungus Neonectria (Nectria) coccinea, which together cause beech bark disease.
Gray-white waxy powder on the trunk and thicker branches (colonies about 0 in). The damaged bark then lets in the fungus Neonectria (Nectria) coccinea, which together cause beech bark disease.
Frequently asked
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
At maturity 34.4 ft–98.4 ft wide and 49.2 ft–114.8 ft tall; recommended spacing 34.4 ft.
Keep the tree vigorous (water, soil). Usually no action is needed; it is part of the insect life tied to beech. Watch a heavily infested tree for fungal canker.
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