Fagus grandifolia – American beech

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Fagus grandifolia – American beech

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This American beech is a slow grower with a height up to circa 30 m. Growth and shape are similar to F. sylvatica. The bark is thin, smooth and silver grey, this is in contrast with F. sylvatica that has a dark grey bark. As with most beeches, the bark is sensitive to scorching. The green leaves are oval to linear-ovate and strikingly large for a beech: 6 - 15 cm. The slightly upwards pointing leaf margin is toothed. The young leaf is thickly covered with short, soft hairs. In autumn the colour of the leaf turns into golden yellow to brown. The inflorescence is inconspicuous and after the flowering it forms 1.5. cm - 2 cm long woody fruits, covered with brushy prickles. the tree roots shallowly and thrives well in richer, loamy soil with a high humus content. Rather sensitive to wind.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Root ball size
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Amount
Delivery period
20-25 feathered
∅70cm / 250KG
Wire rootballed
£ 786,00
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Root ball size
∅70cm / 250KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
25-30 feathered
∅80cm / 350KG
Wire rootballed
£ 1.117,00
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅80cm / 350KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Available
Specifications
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Height
circa 30 m
Crown
wide spreading to round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
silver grey, thin, smooth bark
Leaf
ovate-linear, light green, 6 - 15 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
small, inconspicuous catkins, May
Fruits
nuts, burrs with brush-like prickles, 1.5 cm - 2 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
rich loamy soil with a high humus content
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate to poor
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
eastern and central North America
Synonyms
Fagus americana
Clear stem tree feathered tree loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia can eventually reach a height of circa 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fagus grandifolia is average growing and can eventually reach a height of circa 30 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fagus grandifolia turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fagus grandifolia is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fagus grandifolia with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fagus grandifolia blooms in may.
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