European Beech Tree
SKU: LMN41315932
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'
- Grows 50-60’ tall (occasionally up to 100’) with a dense, rounded crown.
- Best in deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil; intolerant of poorly drained sites.
- Prefers full sun to part shade; difficult to transplant.
- More soil-tolerant than American beech.
- Features smooth, dark gray bark and wavy, mostly untoothed leaves.
- Native to central and southern European woodlands.
- Commonly used as a shade tree
- Foliage emerges deep purple in the spring and fades to a purple green in summer; turning copper in autumn
(Image: Brehob Nurseries)
Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 50-60 ft
Width: 40-50 ft
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Moist, Well-Draining Soil. Intolerant of Wet, Poorly Drained
Bloom Time: April-May
Fruit: Showy, Edible
Flower: Yellowish-Green. Insignificant
Tolerance: Deer
$359.99Price
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