European Beech

Scientific Name
Fagus sylvatica
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Dark green summer foliage that changes to golden; smooth, light gray to silvery bark.

Culture

Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil; slightly acid soil preferred.

Notes

This is a large tree and is not suitable for small properties.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
50.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
60.00
Height Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad rounded, branching low to the ground.

Native Regions, Text

Europe

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
European Beech form
picID
3555
Image
European Beech leaves
picID
3556
Image
Fruit of 'Cuprea', a cultivar of European Beech
picID
3557
Image
European Beech bark
picID
3558
Image
'Tricolor', a cultivar of European Beech
picID
3559
Image
Leaves of 'Tricolor', a cultivar of European Beech
picID
3560
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
208