Botanical Name: Fagus sylvatica
Type: Tree
Family: Fagaceae
Native Range: Central Europe to Caucasus
Height: 15-18m
Spread: 12-15m
Zone: Hardy to Zone 4
Bloom Time: April to May
Bloom Description: Yellowish-green
Light: Full sun to light shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Shade Tree
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Good Fall
Fruit: Showy, Edible
Tolerates: Deer
Soil: Moist, well-drained
One of the finest specimen trees available. Tall, dense, rounded shape make this an amazing shade tree. With dark grey bark and dark green leaves turning reddish bronze in fall. Ideal use for a specimen or shade tree in large spaces.
Key to Success: Fertilize yearly with fertilizer spikes for trees. Use triple mix and liquid transplanter fertilizer for planting success.
